emmerth's reviews
31 reviews

And Then There Were Crumbs by Eve Calder

lighthearted

2.5

I guessed the end pretty quickly. The rest was boring because it was just waiting for the characters to put together obvious information.
Not enough satisfaction.
Was a cozy read and definitely craved cookies the entire time.

What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Inciting Joy: Essays by Ross Gay

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad

5.0

I love that the author themself reads their essays. It’s moving, beautiful and thought provoking. If you’ve lost a loved one this is both incredibly hard and therapeutic to listen to. I enjoy their literary and physical voices. 

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I liked the world but the characters were hard to like. I think I would have liked it if I was younger.

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Murder, and War

Minor: Death of parent

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

emotional hopeful sad

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

Sunshine by Robin McKinley

4.5

Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar

emotional informative sad

3.75

Hard read because of my own experiences. Definitely a good listen. 

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

He writes characters I just can’t help but love. 
I was unsure if I’d like it but by the 2nd or 3rd chapter I was hooked