larqspur's reviews
74 reviews

The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

4.5

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Beloved by Toni Morrison

5.0

Beautiful book! Would love to revisit and annotate

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Very slow first half, then zooming on the last quarter. Still felt a little annoyed with Kissen but - ! Spent most of the book getting the ball rolling for book 3, I did enjoy seeing more of the gods and Ina/Skedi's dynamic. 

Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda

2.5

Verity by Colleen Hoover

dark tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No

2.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

5.0

The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

3.5

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

adventurous reflective medium-paced

4.5

Territory of Light by Yūko Tsushima

emotional reflective slow-paced

3.0