zealandrc's reviews
142 reviews
Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not what I was expecting - very good
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
emotional
slow-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
4.0
I love how much everything was thought out in terms of the magic and meaning of things like the recipes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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
4.5
Such a good story. Unlike anything else
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicide, Sexism, and Domestic abuse
In Focus Astrology: Your Personal Guide by Sasha Fenton
informative
medium-paced
2.0
Not as interesting as I thought it would be but it's a good into to how birth charts are structured
In Focus Crystals: Your Personal Guide by Bernice Cockram
informative
medium-paced
2.5
Not as interesting as I thought I would find it but easy to read and understand
Slayers: A Buffyverse Story by Amber Benson, Christopher Golden
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
So happy to hear all of my favorites' voices again
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
Such a beautiful story and so unique
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and Death
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics by W. Rouse Ball
informative
fast-paced
3.0
Interesting little listen
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I love Stephen King in general but I thought this was kind of boring
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Incest, and Death