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dani_chilensky's Reviews (259)

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

Gail Honeyman

5.0

dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

An unexpected 5 star read. I want to give Eleanor a hug.

The Bog Wife

Kay Chronister

3.75

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Atmospheric and beautifully written. It was a very strange book but in all the right ways. The story kept me interested all the way through to the end. It did leave a me a little wanting when it ended, but I enjoyed it all the same.

Whispering Winds of Appalachia

John Ellington

3.0

emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Lost Gods

Brom

4.0

adventurous dark sad

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Brom is a master storyteller. I enjoyed this book quite a bit! The story was unique and the setting was superb. I can imagine DnD games set in this world! It did get a little slow in the middle but I really enjoyed it!

Orbital

Samantha Harvey

5.0

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I know the reviews aren't great for this book, but I loved it! While short, I took my time with it.

It has been described as a 'love-letter' to Earth and that is exactly what it is. It was beautifully written, poetic, reflective, awe-inspiring, I could go on. I will say, it doesn't have a plot, per se, but the story is still beautiful. It played my poetic little heart strings in all the right ways, and I loved it.

11/22/63

Stephen King

4.0

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

As a lover of historical fiction and someone who appreciates Stephen King's writing, I really enjoyed this book. It has definitely become my favorite of his. Sure, it has its flaws, and there are things I could critique, but overall, it was a fantastic story that held my attention until the very end. The blend of time travel, historical drama, and human connection was masterfully done. And seriously—why did I cry when Jake and Sadie danced at the end?! Such a bittersweet and beautiful moment.

Krampus: The Yule Lord

Brom

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense 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 stars

Give me all things Brom! Krampus is the second Brom book I’ve read this year, and it did not disappoint. His ability to blend dark folklore with human struggles is incredible. The rich, atmospheric storytelling paired with his stunning illustrations brings the tale of Krampus and his war on Santa to life in a way that feels both mythic and modern. I couldn’t put it down! I’ll definitely be working my way through the rest of his works—Brom has definitely become one of my must-read authors.