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The Art and Making of Control Limited Edition by Future Press
informative
5.0
If you've played Control I highly recommend that you read this. Filled with interesting information and gorgeous artwork! This is definitely the best artbook I own.
Honor Lost by Ann Aguirre, Rachel Caine
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was taken by surprise by this book in several ways. First up based on blurb I thought this was based in modern Edinburgh, but I was surprised to learn that it's actually set in a version of Edinburgh where there has been some kind of big world event that has changed everything, but in this book we don't find out what that was. Secondly, our main character is only 13 years old, which works amazingly but I definitely kept forgetting her age because there's quite a few moments where she uses sexual language (usually as insults). It took a little bit of getting used too, but once you are you see how it is just a part of her personality.
I loved Ropa as our heroine. She's fearless, independent and will kick ass when needed. She's witty and unique, and uses a lot of Scottish slang. The writing style takes a little while to get used to - but once you do you're off on an adventure with Ropa.
Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities so being able to explore it with Ropa was a joy. I've spent some time there and I know the main places in the city, so being able to picture exactly where Ropa was was a joy for me. She crisscrosses the city and the library happens to be near one of my favourite spots in the whole of Edinburgh.
The story is fast-paced and action packed. I had zero idea where it was going but it's creepy and paranormal and I just want the next in the series so I can find out more.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I was taken by surprise by this book in several ways. First up based on blurb I thought this was based in modern Edinburgh, but I was surprised to learn that it's actually set in a version of Edinburgh where there has been some kind of big world event that has changed everything, but in this book we don't find out what that was. Secondly, our main character is only 13 years old, which works amazingly but I definitely kept forgetting her age because there's quite a few moments where she uses sexual language (usually as insults). It took a little bit of getting used too, but once you are you see how it is just a part of her personality.
I loved Ropa as our heroine. She's fearless, independent and will kick ass when needed. She's witty and unique, and uses a lot of Scottish slang. The writing style takes a little while to get used to - but once you do you're off on an adventure with Ropa.
Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities so being able to explore it with Ropa was a joy. I've spent some time there and I know the main places in the city, so being able to picture exactly where Ropa was was a joy for me. She crisscrosses the city and the library happens to be near one of my favourite spots in the whole of Edinburgh.
The story is fast-paced and action packed. I had zero idea where it was going but it's creepy and paranormal and I just want the next in the series so I can find out more.
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini
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
3.0
Siri, Who Am I? by Sam Tschida
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was pure escapism for me. So much so that it had me up until the early hours of the morning because I just could not put it down.
Mia wakes up in the hospital with zero idea who she is, and nothing on her but her phone. For some reason her phone is basically empty, no emails, texts or anything that could lead her to finding out who she is. So yes, you have to suspend your disbelief, BUT you'll get so swept up in the story that it doesn't particularly matter.
Mia is character that you'll both love and hate a little bit. Only because she is so insanely confident in how great a person she is, and how she must do all these good things and be such a wonderful human. But as a reader you really quickly suspect that that probably isn't the case, so you're left with this slightly irked feeling as you can so clearly tell that she isn't quite right about her life.
However there is so amazing character growth over the course of the book, there's some kickass girl power going on and I really enjoyed that aspect. It definitely starts to come into its own in the second half of the book. I got swept away and read the vast majority of this in one sitting. Something I rarely do anymore!
If you're looking for an escape, for something to distract you and for a book you'll power through in no time at all. This is the one for you. It's light, it's fluffy, it's fairly ridiculous. And it's oh so worth the read.
This book was pure escapism for me. So much so that it had me up until the early hours of the morning because I just could not put it down.
Mia wakes up in the hospital with zero idea who she is, and nothing on her but her phone. For some reason her phone is basically empty, no emails, texts or anything that could lead her to finding out who she is. So yes, you have to suspend your disbelief, BUT you'll get so swept up in the story that it doesn't particularly matter.
Mia is character that you'll both love and hate a little bit. Only because she is so insanely confident in how great a person she is, and how she must do all these good things and be such a wonderful human. But as a reader you really quickly suspect that that probably isn't the case, so you're left with this slightly irked feeling as you can so clearly tell that she isn't quite right about her life.
However there is so amazing character growth over the course of the book, there's some kickass girl power going on and I really enjoyed that aspect. It definitely starts to come into its own in the second half of the book. I got swept away and read the vast majority of this in one sitting. Something I rarely do anymore!
If you're looking for an escape, for something to distract you and for a book you'll power through in no time at all. This is the one for you. It's light, it's fluffy, it's fairly ridiculous. And it's oh so worth the read.