bookishrake's reviews
86 reviews

The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell

dark reflective tense slow-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

4.0

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Absolute romp! I love all the characters and I hope for future books about this crew!

Building Soil: A Down-To-Earth Approach: Natural Solutions for Better Gardens & Yards by Elizabeth Murphy

hopeful informative inspiring

5.0

Very informative. No extra narrative chaff. Very good book about building soil. 

Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith

adventurous funny informative fast-paced

5.0

Delightful art, by turns epic and silly, so much fun!

The Wise Hours: A Journey into the Wild and Secret World of Owls by Miriam Darlington

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-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

3.5

With phrases like, "...the garden of eden is burning" and "...he will only come back if I drag him behind me; a sullen Euridyce" I can't help but love this book.

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Magic mechanic and lore are interesting. There is an enemies to lover trope with a dash of fake engagement. Solid Romantasy entry with cliffhanger ending. I will look for the sequel. 

The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More by Katrina Rodabaugh

informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.5

Very helpful! I learned a lot.