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122 reviews
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is such w wonderful, joyful reading experience. I loved every page, every sentence, every word.
If you are going through a hard time, or just need a beautiful heartwarming story, pick this book up right away.
If you are going through a hard time, or just need a beautiful heartwarming story, pick this book up right away.
The Kidnapper's Accomplice, by C.J. Archer
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have heard many things about this book, both good and bad. One thing has been consistent, most people seem to agree that its not his best work.
I do see the flaws in the book. There is not a lot, ok none , character development.
There is an intriguing mystery but at the end of the book you are left with a feeling of some secrets still remaining. I could go on, but I will not because I loved Elantris. I did not get bored even during the more political elements which typically I dislike. I found all plots intriguing and was sad to see the story end so quickly.
I do see the flaws in the book. There is not a lot, ok none , character development.
There is an intriguing mystery but at the end of the book you are left with a feeling of some secrets still remaining. I could go on, but I will not because I loved Elantris. I did not get bored even during the more political elements which typically I dislike. I found all plots intriguing and was sad to see the story end so quickly.
A Springtime To Remember, by Lucy Coleman
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Babel: An Arcane History, by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
This was fantastic. I have a feeling it will stay with me for a long time.
The progression in Robin of how he got to where he ended was beautifully written. What really made this such a hard hitting book was that we got to understand most all sides and perspectives so the whole story did not seem as one sided as I feared.
The magic system was fascinating and incredibly unique. I found the very technical explanations to both allow me to understand how it works as well as put me in the headspace of someone at college.
The annotations filled in some gaps that would have been there otherwise and allowed this book to be a reasonable length.
However, I would not recommend this book to everyone. In fact I have already told some of my friends not to read it due to the subject matter as well as the ending.
From a point, the story goes in a very dark direction and pulls you into the maddens that ensues.
The progression in Robin of how he got to where he ended was beautifully written. What really made this such a hard hitting book was that we got to understand most all sides and perspectives so the whole story did not seem as one sided as I feared.
The magic system was fascinating and incredibly unique. I found the very technical explanations to both allow me to understand how it works as well as put me in the headspace of someone at college.
The annotations filled in some gaps that would have been there otherwise and allowed this book to be a reasonable length.
However, I would not recommend this book to everyone. In fact I have already told some of my friends not to read it due to the subject matter as well as the ending.
From a point, the story goes in a very dark direction and pulls you into the maddens that ensues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Colonisation, Racism, Violence, Murder, and Torture
A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
fast-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
1.5
The Love Hypothesis, by Ali Hazelwood
lighthearted
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
3.0
Not a lot to say to be honest. I went into this book expecting something light and funny.
It delivered on the first but not on the second.
I truly do not understand why there has been so much hype as it seems to be a very standard romance . I did not find any of the characters memorable in fact that can be said for the whole book.
It delivered on the first but not on the second.
I truly do not understand why there has been so much hype as it seems to be a very standard romance . I did not find any of the characters memorable in fact that can be said for the whole book.
Beautiful People, by 三原ミツカズ, Mitsukazu Mihara
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Let It Snow, by Michelle Stimpson
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
The Crown of Gilded Bones, by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The first two books had me hooked. The last chapter of the second book forced me to pick up this book strait away. However I was very disappointed. The story feels so dragged out. I think this whole series could have been easily done in 3 book. 75% seems like filler.
I still very much like Popy and how her character has progressed. How she has been able to deal with trauma and the rug being pulled from under her on multiple occasions is well done.
Cas however is another story. It seems like decades of torture and incarceration has not made any real impression on him. Even his relationship with Popy is a bit annoying as there is no tension anymore.
Overall, I still think that the plot is interesting, and I will continue the series but I need to take a brake for a while.
I still very much like Popy and how her character has progressed. How she has been able to deal with trauma and the rug being pulled from under her on multiple occasions is well done.
Cas however is another story. It seems like decades of torture and incarceration has not made any real impression on him. Even his relationship with Popy is a bit annoying as there is no tension anymore.
Overall, I still think that the plot is interesting, and I will continue the series but I need to take a brake for a while.