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15 reviews
The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.5
I was confused.
Then I had theories, they were proved wrong.
Then I couldn't put it down.
Everything was revealed, and I am still a little confused.
Then I had theories, they were proved wrong.
Then I couldn't put it down.
Everything was revealed, and I am still a little confused.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Part 2 was better than part 1, and part 3 was better still. Having reached the end I am glad that I read this book, it was delightful. But until I was half way through I was really not sure at all, and I feel that is longer than it ought be.
This book builds a world, and takes great pleasure adding details to that world, even if they do nothing to advance the plot.
There are many viewpoint characters, forming a web of connections. I think the book became stronger as these relationships were developed. While never feeling like an overwhelming maze of names and facts.
This book builds a world, and takes great pleasure adding details to that world, even if they do nothing to advance the plot.
There are many viewpoint characters, forming a web of connections. I think the book became stronger as these relationships were developed. While never feeling like an overwhelming maze of names and facts.
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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 Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
funny
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
The Extinction Trials by A.G. Riddle
adventurous
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
2.0
I finished the book because I wanted to know how to story ended.
However the "twists" lacked impact. The story was predictable. The writing did not grab me.
I am sad that I do not have more good things to say about this book, it is unlike me.
However the "twists" lacked impact. The story was predictable. The writing did not grab me.
I am sad that I do not have more good things to say about this book, it is unlike me.
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0