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The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
a cute short story with stunning illustrations. Clarke initially read this story for a radio broadcast and the afterword is interesting for the context/inspiration. a tiny too vague for my liking, but its overall magical and I adore Clarke's writing style.
Cat + Gamer, Volume 7 by Wataru Nadatani
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
this is way too cute a series, i adore it so so much!
The Scars That Made Me by Sarah White
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
CW: talks of emotional abuse, abandonment, parentification, toxic relationships (romantic & familial)
overall this was ok. some poems were a bit repetitive and may have been better combined with each other and the collection itself being condensed a smidge more. this is a style of poetry im overall a fan of, but I didnt love these as much as I'd hoped. a few definitely hit home for me and if you also have a strained (at best) relationship with any or all of your parents, you may feel the same.
I know im not a poetry expert by any means, but this one definitely has a more beginner feel overall. the author may do better as they hone their style going forward, and I wouldn't be completely against reading more from them at some point in the future. no amanda lovelace or parker lee, but an ok start!
[this book is currently (at the time of this writing) only available self pubbed as a paperback through amazon (in the usa at least), just as a note, if you're wanting to check it out yourself.]
overall this was ok. some poems were a bit repetitive and may have been better combined with each other and the collection itself being condensed a smidge more. this is a style of poetry im overall a fan of, but I didnt love these as much as I'd hoped. a few definitely hit home for me and if you also have a strained (at best) relationship with any or all of your parents, you may feel the same.
I know im not a poetry expert by any means, but this one definitely has a more beginner feel overall. the author may do better as they hone their style going forward, and I wouldn't be completely against reading more from them at some point in the future. no amanda lovelace or parker lee, but an ok start!
[this book is currently (at the time of this writing) only available self pubbed as a paperback through amazon (in the usa at least), just as a note, if you're wanting to check it out yourself.]
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Rainbow! Volume 1 by Sunny, Gloomy
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
CW: alcoholism, medical content, emotional abuse & neglect of a child from their parent, drug use, light violence & blood due to a fight (not super graphic)
this is too cute & heartbreaking & wonderful. can't wait for volume 2 to come out! highly recommend for teens & adults alike.
this is too cute & heartbreaking & wonderful. can't wait for volume 2 to come out! highly recommend for teens & adults alike.