marvel_and_mischief's reviews
57 reviews
Blood & Sugar, by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The pace is slow in parts and sometimes I felt there were a few too many characters to keep track of. But the historical context of the book is fascinating and grim, and the characters with the largest roles (Cinnamon, Jamaica Mary, Brabazon, Scipio) kept me hooked until the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Racism
Cunning Women, by Elizabeth Lee
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.25
The Twyford Code, by Janice Hallett
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Intriguing, a puzzle to be solved right until the last page. I couldn’t put it down!
Daughters of Night, by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.0
The Last Battle, by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Disappointing and predictable ending. It was obvious to me as soon as the kings and queens of old appeared in the doorway that they had all died and the “new” Narnia was an afterlife of sorts. It was a fitting ending considering the themes of religion throughout the series but still unremarkable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0