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Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A lot of good stuff in this book. For the pure horror, the author builds tension well and holds it across many pages at a time. It makes you want to know more, even as you're peeking through your fingers.
It has some interesting themes m, though I'm not sure the author knew what they wanted to say with some of them.
It has some interesting themes m, though I'm not sure the author knew what they wanted to say with some of them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Islamophobia
Minor: Homophobia
A couple of descriptions stick out as offensive/out of place.
It's helpful to remember this was written 10+ years ago, and the author is not endorsing homophobic or islsmophonic views, merely using characters with these virws to solidify who these bigots were and what they thought.
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Nothing wrong with it, it was just..very YA, and not quite engaging enough to bring me out of the start of my reading slump.
If you like YA and twists on myth, you'll probably like it. Just not for me!
If you like YA and twists on myth, you'll probably like it. Just not for me!
Light Bringer by Pierce Brown
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Possibly my favourite in the series so far!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War