dwhiting's reviews
66 reviews

Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.

Will pick up again. Library hold ran out because life happens.

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This Blood That Binds Us by S.L. Cokeley

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

Upon reread I really enjoyed this. 

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

One For My Enemy by Olivie Blake

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was provided as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


The second Emily Wilde novel was just as enchanting as the first, following Emily, Wendell, and a cast of new characters (as well as some exciting returns) as they attempt to research a gateway back to Wendell’s realm and save him from a slow-acting poison.


I was worried at first that the magic of the first novel would be self-contained but this sequel works really well as a continuing storyline and I look forward to news of the third book. 

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.

Hard to get into - will most likely pick up again

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore