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3.9 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Entertaining and true to the Life is strange universe.
But the ending feels a bit rushed. There are some big issues raised in the book (seasonal PTSD, unhealthy coping mechanisms, impulsive decisions, almost a loss of self) but none of these truly get properly addressed or explored past the.... "Okay I am in a new place and maybe a change of scenery is just what I needed to start over"
IMO it needed addressing since all of these issues basically drive the story.
Loved being back in this universe but book had some issues.
But the ending feels a bit rushed. There are some big issues raised in the book (seasonal PTSD, unhealthy coping mechanisms, impulsive decisions, almost a loss of self) but none of these truly get properly addressed or explored past the.... "Okay I am in a new place and maybe a change of scenery is just what I needed to start over"
IMO it needed addressing since all of these issues basically drive the story.
Loved being back in this universe but book had some issues.
#ReadHarder2024
-Read a book based solely on the title-
Today (2024, June 26) I finished the audiobook Life is Strange: Steph’s Story by Rosiee Thor, narrated by Katy Bentz. This story follows Steph Gingrich after the first Life is Strange game. The audiobook spans 8 hours and 34 minutes and is read by Steph’s in-game voice actress.
As mentioned earlier, the story follows Steph post-Life is Strange. More specifically, it follows after the scenario where the town is sacrificed and Chloe is spared while leading to her appearance in Life is Strange: True Colors. After Arcadia Bay is in ruins, she moves in with her dad in Seattle, Washington. For the most part, Steph gets adjusted enough. She gets a job at a gamer-themed cafe called Save Point.
One day on her shift, she meets a girl named Izzie. Steph develops feelings for her after learning more and more about her. Izzie is a punk guitarist, and as Steph puts it “a girl who likes girls.” This leads to the origin of their band Drugstore Makeup in which Steph offers to be her drummer after Izzie has a falling out with her previous band, Vinyl Resting Place.
Although the interest in each other is mutual, their relationship is full of bumpy roads and does get messy at some points. This is caused by Steph’s trauma from the storm along with home life issues and Izzie’s struggles navigating life as a transgender woman all the while still pursuing her dreams of being a musician. After competing in a battle of the bands is when things get emotionally messy for the two.
A favorite moment of mine is when Izzie, Steph, and their friends are hanging out at a Pride festival. I projected a bit, but since it’s not something I can experience at the moment, reading about a group of friends hanging out at Pride was nice.
Now to 180 the niceness because this is a sapphic love story with inevitable heartbreak- as mentioned in the book’s description. I liked when Jordie called Steph out for her M.O.’s (Many Offensives), which composed of Steph moving faster and faster in her relationship after every fight. There were moments where, romantic and otherwise, Steph would lash out on others and her behavior reminded me of Chloe in the first game. It was so frustrating and I hate-love that so much. I also liked how there wasn’t a definite “bad-guy” in the relationship and that it was two different people who wanted two different things.
I recommend the book to anyone who enjoys the Life is Strange series first and foremost.
As well as those who enjoy bittersweet love stories. A bonus I gave myself for reading a nice(emotionally messy) sapphic story was that it was during Pride Month. ~*~❤️🧡💛💚💙💜~*~ I’d give this book a 4/5.
emotional
hopeful
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
N/A
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
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
I really enjoyed this book, though I think some of my strong positive feelings are due to comparing it to LIS: Heatwaves, with which I really struggled.
Steph's Story featured realistic dialogue, plenty of nerdy,/geeky references, and at times a frustrating but seemingly authentic portrayal of someone with a lot of trauma who has spent years trying to avoid/ignore it or deal with it alone.
If you're a fan of Steph from LIS 1 and/or True Colors and love her queerness and commitment to D&D, I recommend this book.
Steph's Story featured realistic dialogue, plenty of nerdy,/geeky references, and at times a frustrating but seemingly authentic portrayal of someone with a lot of trauma who has spent years trying to avoid/ignore it or deal with it alone.
If you're a fan of Steph from LIS 1 and/or True Colors and love her queerness and commitment to D&D, I recommend this book.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved Steph in both the lis games that she was in so it was awesome to have her as a protagonist and to see more of her story and personality. I thought the links to the rest of the series were really well done and I love how this book lines up perfectly with the wavelengths dlc and then true colors.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this, but Izzie’s toxic behaviour was so subtle at the start and so frustrating that i wasn’t sure if it was intentional, but I think this book did a good job of portraying that kind of relationship. As sad as it was to see what Steph went through, I really enjoyed seeing a bit of her backstory, would recommend this if you like the lis games
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this, but Izzie’s toxic behaviour was so subtle at the start and so frustrating that i wasn’t sure if it was intentional, but I think this book did a good job of portraying that kind of relationship. As sad as it was to see what Steph went through, I really enjoyed seeing a bit of her backstory, would recommend this if you like the lis games
⭐- 3.5
I don't have much to say about this. I enjoyed it. The writing was a bit cringe at some times but for the most part, it was an all around good story for a fan fav character. It's a must read for any life is strange fan out there. :)
(Oh also- it's "Blackwell Academy" not "Blackwood Academy")
I don't have much to say about this. I enjoyed it. The writing was a bit cringe at some times but for the most part, it was an all around good story for a fan fav character. It's a must read for any life is strange fan out there. :)
(Oh also- it's "Blackwell Academy" not "Blackwood Academy")
emotional
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
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Steph is a MUCH more emotional person than I am, so I found her journey melodramatic. She is such a lovable character anyways!