cyndallrocks's reviews
286 reviews

The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
Did not finish book.

Born again Christian is so zealous that he goes to another planet to proselytize and colonize an alien race. Yikes. No thanks.

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

The story was good but the modern day main character was a twit. I kept saying "what a moron" out loud at her decisions regarding the vial, the secret room, and her ability to fully share information. Ugh. 

Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire

dark sad medium-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

3.75

Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire

adventurous inspiring relaxing 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? No

4.0

Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Time Squared by Lesley Krueger

slow-paced

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

2.0

Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.75

In Mercy, Rain by Seanan McGuire

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

Its only 36 pages. A brief prequel. A filler piece.

The Power by Naomi Alderman

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

It's amazing. Complicated, sick, brazen, and full of human failings. Top 10 read for sure. I will be thinking of this book for a long time to come.