blackcoffeebooks's reviews
12 reviews

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

dark emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

One of the best books I’ve ever read. The storytelling was magical and immersive. It felt like a novelised folktale,  which is truly a gorgeous experience. 

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-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

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Misogyny