mantisshrimp's reviews
71 reviews

Top of Her Game by M. Ullrich

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

The Ride of Her Life by Jennifer Dugan

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-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? Yes

3.75

was this completely predictable and cheesy? yes. but did i read it in a day and a half and giggle like a school girl? also yes. 

Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin

hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.25

although it’s obvious while reading that this book was written when gabrielle was still finding her voice and truthfully some
parts could’ve been fleshed out more - it is truly her’s. and thank god for that. 

on another note: i hope no one comes back to earth before all their loved ones have had a chance to see them again - i would love to walk my dogs with my dad again someday. 

The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

4.5

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

emotional reflective

3.5

Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Ghost World by Daniel Clowes

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Penance by Eliza Clark

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

never read anything like it which is completely refreshing. lagged in a couple parts but the overall framing and technique was fantastic.