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Bloodline by Claudia Gray
adventurous
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I love the way Claudia Gray writes Leia—and she introduced a number of compelling characters in this story. I saw some of the plot points coming but there were still a handful of surprises.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Slavery, Murder, Vomit, War, and Suicide
Rebel Witch: Carve a Craft That's Yours Alone by Kelly-Ann Maddox
informative
lighthearted
reflective
Rebel Witch is tricky for me to review. It’s a book I’ll keep for reference, so it certainly is useful. It’s also well-organized and straightforward.
I didn’t love the narrator’s tone or the casual pet names in reference to the reader—it felt awkward. I also found the amount of journal prompts a bit overwhelming, so I eventually started skipping them and decided I will return to them when or if I feel like it.
All in all, I do think it’s worth a read.
I didn’t love the narrator’s tone or the casual pet names in reference to the reader—it felt awkward. I also found the amount of journal prompts a bit overwhelming, so I eventually started skipping them and decided I will return to them when or if I feel like it.
All in all, I do think it’s worth a read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Sexual content, and Eating disorder
The Lover by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I thought this was going to be a werewolf romance and it wasn’t, really, but I still enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
How Dogs Learn by Jon S. Bailey, Mary R. Burch
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
I’ve already read The Culture Clash which is more helpful and thorough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: War
Poor Things by Alasdair Gray
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I enjoyed this more than I expected. The bait-and-switch near the end really threw me through a loop and I’ll be thinking about it for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Sexism, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content and Gun violence
Minor: Child death, War, and Forced institutionalization
Threads: A Poetry Collection by Jeffrey Round
emotional
hopeful
reflective
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Suicide, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Murder
Minor: Infidelity
Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I got distracted by other books and my NetGalley ARC expired before I had a chance to get back to it. Oops! It didn’t grab me but I think it’s probably a fun read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
I’m just not in the mood for this and I have to return it to the library in a couple of days. Maybe I’ll return to it another time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Racism