reshusky's reviews
40 reviews

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Somewhat generic fantasy plot, in a generic fantasy world. But, enjoyable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Abandonment

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Blood, and Classism

Minor: Addiction, Torture, Violence, and War

Mary Toft; or, the Rabbit Queen by Dexter Palmer

adventurous informative medium-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

4.0

I appreciated the signposting to historian written books for more accurate versions. The book is a good novel, its basis on a true story adds to it. Felt it was a bit light on matters, but that respected the environment the book took place in.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death, Incest, Antisemitism, War, and Classism

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Loved reading this. Felt reassuring.

The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I think the subjects could have been handled better. Felt less like it was focusing on grief, and more on complaining about new authors/students. The bits about the dog and grief were good, the book feels intimate but it also felt like a complaint more than a novel. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Grief

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

challenging emotional reflective medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Racism, Rape, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Violence

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

dark emotional hopeful 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

4.0

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

challenging informative sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Suicide attempt and Sexual harassment

This book is based on sexism in South Korea, based on factual reports.

To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

challenging inspiring reflective 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

North Korea Journal by Michael Palin

adventurous challenging informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous hopeful sad 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? Yes

5.0