craines's reviews
15 reviews

Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.5

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark emotional medium-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

The Bladed Faith by David Dalglish

dark emotional fast-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? No

3.75

A fun and enthralling, if not gruesome, story.

The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

adventurous dark slow-paced

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

4.25

While the book definitely has parts that feel like they drag on and begin to lull into boring, the exciting parts are definitely exciting and more than enough to have driven me through the 4th book in the series.

All The Skills 3 by Honour Rae

adventurous funny medium-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

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

A well written disappointment.
The opening premise was of magic and mystery, the middle of the story however had very little to do with either finally picking back up around the 80% mark and ending with no resolution. It was well written and I enjoyed the prose and pacing. I imagine a good bit of my disappointment is in knowing that the series is unlikely to be finished any time soon if at all, leaving this singular entry feeling ultimately like the underwhelming prologue of an untold story.

The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

The story is well written and fairly easy to read, but the first 25% seems to meander, slowly describing the lives of the three main characters, but without sewing in any seemingly relevant plot threads. Ultimately I don't find myself eager to get back into the book.

Call of the Bone Ships by RJ Barker

adventurous dark emotional medium-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

4.5

Ascend Online by Luke Chmilenko

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0