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A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Punk Rock Jesus by Sean Murphy
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Self harm, Gun violence, Gore, Addiction, Death, Vomit, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, Mass/school shootings, Alcohol, Death of parent, Blood, Child death, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Murder, Kidnapping, and Grief
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It's a very cute book. Slow paced which I liked very much especially since we are technically reading what is supposed to be the diary (journal?) of the main character. I must admit that I was a bit sad that the book wasn't actually an encyclopedia.
To be completely honest I didn't expect to enjoy reading this book as much as I did. It's a low stake fantasy with a main character that sometimes can be enerving but still manages to be endearing.
I think the reason most people don't like that book is because it's low stake, the conflicts are resolved rather rapidly for us since we are reading entries of the MC recounting the events that happened. So obviously she wouldn't dwell on it too much or make it glamorous. Also there is the matter of "unoriginal" trope, and I am saying that with all the kindness I have. It is not a flaw in itself.
For what this book is, a cozy fantasy with low stake about an academic doing research it is rather good.
I can understand that the book format (so of a journal kind of) would be a deal breaker for some, but it is one the rare book written in the 1st person narration that didn't make me want to throw myself of a roof immediately. It was actually a really enjoyable writing style.
One thing I could have against it is the lack of actual academic writing? This is a journal that the MC is using for her research however we have very few of in depth theory or world building about the faeries.
To be completely honest I didn't expect to enjoy reading this book as much as I did. It's a low stake fantasy with a main character that sometimes can be enerving but still manages to be endearing.
I think the reason most people don't like that book is because it's low stake, the conflicts are resolved rather rapidly for us since we are reading entries of the MC recounting the events that happened. So obviously she wouldn't dwell on it too much or make it glamorous. Also there is the matter of "unoriginal" trope, and I am saying that with all the kindness I have. It is not a flaw in itself.
For what this book is, a cozy fantasy with low stake about an academic doing research it is rather good.
I can understand that the book format (so of a journal kind of) would be a deal breaker for some, but it is one the rare book written in the 1st person narration that didn't make me want to throw myself of a roof immediately. It was actually a really enjoyable writing style.
One thing I could have against it is the lack of actual academic writing? This is a journal that the MC is using for her research however we have very few of in depth theory or world building about the faeries.
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
sad
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? No
5.0
News from Nowhere and Other Writings by William Morris
challenging
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The Helm of Midnight by Marina J. Lostetter
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
We're only missing the anti-police argument and it would have been a 5 ⭐️. Plus the MC IS a cop. It's the only reason I've given 4.5 stars. It's really good but where is the anti-police ?