christinavih's reviews
75 reviews

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

I really enjoyed the main trio’s dynamic, but the world building could have been more fleshed out. I feel it had a lot thrown into to it so it ended up feeling empty? 

Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

4.0

In the Kitchen: Essays on Food and Life by

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted

5.0

A really excellent read - very much needed a reminder of the importance of food. 

The Mystery of Henri Pick by David Foenkinos

mysterious medium-paced

4.0

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.0

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.0

The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Rape, Xenophobia, Gun violence, and Religious bigotry

Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

adventurous challenging inspiring 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