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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This story took my heart, played with it, then smashed it into a billion pieces and glued them back together with love and salty, bitter tears. No mourners, no funerals, yet I will forever be mourning the end of all this.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The best ever. Got even better upon a re-read. Brilliant, unprecedented, heart-warming as much as heart-wrenching (the last one mostly because of Kaz and Inej (mostly Kaz...)). I forgot the dialogue was this witty and genuinely made me laugh out loud. Rare to be at such a loss for words for something I love so dearly. 5/5 would change nothing except the fact that this story is only a duology
Jahti by Lucy Foley
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
the first 100 pages of this book were the best piece of literature I've read this year (or in a long time), then the story kind of lost itself in the middle (it felt like the author was trying to cram too much facts and reality into such an unrealistic small space) and then the ending almost managed to save the situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, and War
Hutiluoti by Richard Osman
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
i don't want this series to ever end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Dementia, and Murder
Mies, joka kuoli kahdesti by Richard Osman
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
my new comfort series <3
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual harassment
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The first 100 pages were honestly trash and I wanted to dnf the book so bad, but I'm glad I gave it a chance because I absolutely devoured the latter half!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Tulisoihtu pimeään: Olavi Paavolaisen elämä by Panu Rajala
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Ärsyttävän töksähtelevä kirjoitustyyli, jossa sivulauseet on erotettu toisistaan pisteillä ja lauseet alkavat usein rinnastuskonjuktioilla. Muilta osin mielenkiintoinen ja hyvin kasattu katsaus.