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302 reviews
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
dark
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
challenging
slow-paced
1.25
outdated, slow, and depressing. Any of the authors insights that could be uplifting are tragically optimistic and from a 2014 point of view. The last third was almost literally painful.
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Oh my god, Kira is the most annoying protagonist I've had the displeasure of following
Spider-Punk: Battle of the Banned by Cody Ziglar
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Welcome to Pandorient by Carbone
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Home Time (Book One): Under the River by Campbell Whyte
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5