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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
emotional
informative
sad
tense
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexism, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Classism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Sexism, Medical content, Grief, Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
I enjoyed this book but did not like it. It seemed like it was trying to weave too many storylines at once, and while things came together at the end, it felt discombobulated at times. It probably could have been cut down a bit, but at the same time, I didn't hate it.
adventurous
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I enjoyed this book. The mystery pulled me in and, although slightly flawed, I was intrigued by the main character. I feel like the queer aspect got regulated to the side and could’ve been addressed more throughout.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Gripping and mysterious. Definitely a must read for sci fi and palaeontology nerds!
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An interesting sequel to Frankenstein, though Part I was unnecessarily long. Touching exploration of grief and recovery with a sweet semi-platonic queer love story that lightens up the ending in particular.
As the author noted, they also wanted to show how a woman who refuses to sand down her authentically rough edges gets on in the world (Victorian era or today) compared to white male counterparts, which can make this story hard to read as Mary struggles against the confinements of her "place." I thought that aspect was too heavy-handed, but certainly a worthy theme since it's relatable to so many.
As the author noted, they also wanted to show how a woman who refuses to sand down her authentically rough edges gets on in the world (Victorian era or today) compared to white male counterparts, which can make this story hard to read as Mary struggles against the confinements of her "place." I thought that aspect was too heavy-handed, but certainly a worthy theme since it's relatable to so many.