atrevin12's reviews
197 reviews

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

The book has a slow start...and a slow middle, but in the end we are off to the races! It was interesting to see the office side of the Southern Reach.

Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? No

3.0

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

I am a fan of the movie and thought maybe I would get more answers from the book..not really. If anything more questions, but it was a really interesting read and I will definitely read the rest of series.

The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions by Michael Norton

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Michael Norton shows how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can clear a space for everyday magic in our lives. Basically examples of a way to be mindful of your actions and romanticizing your life.

Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No

3.0

"Titanic meets Event Horizon in this SF horror novel in which a woman and her crew board a decades-lost luxury cruiser and find the wreckage of a nightmare that hasn't yet ended." Interesting premise and chilling setting, however, I found our main character's internal dialogue annoying.

American Rapture by CJ Leede

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

4.5

"A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust." I'm not sure what it is about CJ Leede's writing, but I just eat it up. This was a very unique take on a virus epidemic and showcased overcoming religious trauma.

Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White

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dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

"A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors" literally. This was a fast read, although uncomfortable at times just due to the body horror.

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