awaywiththefairies's reviews
71 reviews

Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

A queer, poc book about a girl who wants to be a writer and it all goes wrong. 
Safe to say that it only goes wrong due to this characters decisions and her complete lack of accountability. She is selfish and cruel but believes herself to be the victim. 

An unreliable narrator. This book is easy to read and the story somewhat enjoyable. We begin to root for her but the story falls short on all accounts because Mickey does not grow. 

The ending falls flat.

Women and the Irish Revolution: Feminism, Activism, Violence by

challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.25

Letters, Lives & Liberty: At the An Post Museum by Stephen Ferguson

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck

emotional mysterious reflective 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? Yes

3.25

The Sea Cloak by Nayrouz Qarmout

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and War

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

Lure by Tim McGregor

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I felt very hopeful about this novella at the beginning and throughout. I really enjoyed it. My only reason for not loving this book is I felt the end was dragged out. The suspension built was pullled a tiny bit too long for me. 

The ending? Not as dark or satisfying as I would of liked. 

However, loved this plot and the style. A writer with taste. Really knows how to set a scene powerfully. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore

Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

How It Feels to Float by Helena Fox

emotional sad slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Panic attacks/disorders

Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs by Juli Berwald

informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

A solid 3 because it is packed with information. However I was not a fam of the writing style and it was a bit hard for me to get into. A lot more science information than anticipated - packed with historical and scientific facts. 

Not my cup of tea but I think might be someone elses. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness