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The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A lovely cozy sci-fi novella. Just my cup of tea!
Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fail Seven Times by Kris Ripper
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Alcoholism
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
TITAN by Mado Nozaki
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I liked the exploration of concepts, and some of the really cool imagery in the story, even if it seemed like a lot to try to do in one book vs a series. I do wish there had been one or a couple more likeable human characters besides the main character, but I’m not sure if the author maybe chose it this way to emphasize the growing connection between the mc and the main AI character or the growing like ability of the main AI character as it was developing. I was a little perplexed by the choice for the ending, but it was still dramatic and good.
Tantalus Depths by Evan Graham
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
I think it accomplished it’s goal in what it wanted to be. For me, beginning/middle was more intriguing in terms of concept and the characters, while the end was more action-packed sequences and left me wanting a bit more of a story. I do think it would do well as a film.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Self-Portrait with Nothing by Aimee Pokwatka
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
I knew immediately I’d love this book from the premise (multiverse stuff is my favorite). I enjoyed the almost poetic little texts between the main character and her spouse. It felt very cinematic in moments with the traveling and suspense and reveals. Definitely will recommend to others!
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
This one didn’t captivate me as much as the first two - it fell a little flat for me. I think it could be because it focused on more on plot related to separate characters, and not as much in-depth character development and found family like in the first two. I liked that there were younger and older characters though, and it was still fun and interesting with beautiful bits of writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Drug use
Be Not Afraid of Love: Lessons on Fear, Intimacy, and Connection by Mimi Zhu
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual violence