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Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
What an interesting concept for a book! I almost think reading the author’s note about the poetic nature would be better to start with!
The Canary List by Sigmund Brouwer
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
Great religious thriller (Angels and Demons-esque)! Could have been a lot longer to flush out some of the side stories!
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
dark
funny
medium-paced
3.5
Really enjoyed the overall premise and twists! Felt like some plot points jumped a little too fast and left pieces unsaid.
Also, not sure I can ever get passionate about sales, but the eye-twitching, jaw clenching frustration of all the aggressions were expertly depicted!
Also, not sure I can ever get passionate about sales, but the eye-twitching, jaw clenching frustration of all the aggressions were expertly depicted!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
medium-paced
3.0
If you enjoyed Twilight and just wished it could have been written as an adult fiction - here you go! I quite liked the first half, but the second half kind of fell apart for me.
The Maid by Nita Prose
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I could not get into the story - didn’t like the writing or characters and felt no intrigue with the mystery!
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Oh this was good! Everything you want from a magical YA fantasy - dragons, curses, adventure, love, and adorable side characters!
Great pacing, good reveals, compelling reasons/motivations, and satisfying conclusion (though is the first in a duology!).
Great pacing, good reveals, compelling reasons/motivations, and satisfying conclusion (though is the first in a duology!).
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not enjoy the writing style, was unconnected to the characters, and it was far too slow to built any desire to learn about the Doors.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
Parts of this book made my heart swell, and others made me feel physically nauseous. This was intense, well-woven, and intense!
So close to a five star, but I felt some story lines stretched out a bit and the pacing became tedious.
So close to a five star, but I felt some story lines stretched out a bit and the pacing became tedious.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual assault
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
So cute and gets you in the heart! A lovely look at identify, add in some intrigue and drama, and this was a great YA!