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84 reviews

El infinito en un junco: la invención de los libros en el mundo antiguo by Irene Vallejo

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Battle Royale by Koushun Takami

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I was surprised by the cheesiness and the gore. Often together lmao.

Once Was Willem by M.R. Carey

dark emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense slow-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

I only care about Vargo and Alscius, apologies to the rest of the cast

Azken portuko postdatak by Asel Luzarraga, John Andueza

1.5

Toda la política del universo metida con calzador en un libro que quiere ser relevante y falla miserablemente.

The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It's a slow book, at least at the beginning, and the high amount of new words and concepts that the reader has to learn to know what is each person, their many names, surnames and aliases makes it tricky to follow at first. 

In fact, I'd say it's basically a prologue for the rest of the trilogy, as 'the Rose' doesn't appear till the very end, after all the political games. 

I was a bit lost for most of the story, and yet I couldn't put it down, and I have already started the second book with eagerness. 

I recommend it!

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

There are many reasons why I DNF'd this book. In no particular order:
- I couldn't feel any connection to any character. I genuinely didn't care, which is an awful thing to say about a book on slavery.
- I got lost in the story several times, because it seemed to randomly jump around.
- I couldn't grasp the magical part of the book. It was just confusing.
- I disliked the writing style because to me it felt like swimming though jelly.

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-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

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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

The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

4.0