booksieandbrackish's reviews
33 reviews

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

My friend called it dragon trash and honestly that’s a good explanation for it. It’s like bad tv or predictable rom coms: designed for easy consumption, perfect for the burnt out brain that needs a little numbing entertainment. Personally, the writing is not my taste. It’s a mess of split infinitives and unnecessary telling instead of showing. Five star cringe fest. 0 star quality.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

It’s been a long time since a book had a plot twist that meant I couldn’t put it down until I got beyond it. Definitely a new favorite. Highly recommend.

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

3.0

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

This book tells a necessary story. It unfolds like a mystery, but don’t fall for it like thrill seekers watching the original shows put out by the FBI or listening to modern true-crime podcasts. This is not entertainment. As a member of humanity, this is a part of your history. Weep with those who weep.

Semper Fi by W.E.B. Griffin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

2.0

DNF

The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This series combines lighthearted absurdity with playful forays into philosophical thoughts before quickly inserting something totally out of left universe. Douglas Adams is a genius. You don’t have to like science fiction to enjoy this comedy.

To you with love by Terry Rowe

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

5.0

Despite the obscurity of these poems, they are among my most favorite and treasured. They are resonant with emotion. Each poem strikes a unique chord and is worth savoring to the last word.

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

A wonderful book to take at your own pace. Each chapter stands alone as an opportunity for reflection. The way Green weaves these small snapshots with elements of both general and personal anecdotal history is refreshing - meaning the essay never gets boring. Every twist and turn is itself a left field out of which his point ties together. In short: I loved it.

I give The Anthropocene Reviewed five stars.

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

emotional reflective sad fast-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

5.0

The most gorgeous plot twist I could have ever encountered. One that broke my heart open wide and destroyed me. I cried instantly. Please read.

Scandalous Women: The Lives and Loves of History's Most Notorious Women by Elizabeth Kerri Mahon

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

A wonderful reminder that life can be messy and rules can be broken. Be who you are.