mariasfables's reviews
7 reviews

Wool by Hugh Howey

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous emotional tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

Of Mist and Shadow by Jenna Wolfhart

slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

If you're someone who doesn't really understand how patriarchy in society affects everyone, this is an easy place to start. Sharing personal experiences in Nigeria, she highlights numerous examples of gender discrimination, gender bias and gender privilege. It's a quick read that can inspire empathy and reflection, and help clear up misunderstandings about what feminism really is.