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The Past Is Red by Catherynne M. Valente
dark
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An wisely carfted roller coaster of emotions. An instant classic for climate fiction.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
A cozy adventure which seems to have become an instant classic. I'm not sure it my thing, but I could see myself recommend it to a lot of people.
Changing Planes by Ursula K. Le Guin
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Le Guin's doesn't disappoint in that short stories collection. I was interested in reading her later work and picked this up to read at the airport (waiting for your plane is undeniably the best time to read this book!). It is a 5 stars read for me insofar as the majority of the stories captivated me: they are more ideas in that book than in full trilogies...
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.75
Marvelously written character is a well built world with a mysterious magic system. This book only loses 0.25 stars for me for am ending which I found a little too confusing to my taste. That being said, there is no doubt I will read all of Hobb's books, and that Fitz has become one of my favorite fantasy characters.
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
Not into it. Might pick up again.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Into the Forest by Jean Hegland
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75