ewout_s's reviews
80 reviews

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.

Couldn't rond myself in the pacing and thé extreme viewpoints made me put that book down. Otherwise great concept, but not for me.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Classism, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Body horror

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

A book that can stand proudly next to Eragon. Fantasy at it's core.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing

Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

De Klauw / 1 / druk 1 by Adrian Stone

slow-paced

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

3.5

VIN by Ruth Lasters

sad slow-paced

3.0

Ik ben een fantasy lezer. Gevechten, hevige emoties en plottwisten is wat ik zo leuk vind aan boeken.
Vin was een boek dat ik voor literaire creatie moest lezen. Hoewel de eerste hoofdstukken op m'n tandvlees bijten was, merkte ik dat het steeds gemakkelijker werd om me in te leven in de personages. Vind is een prachtig boek dat een blik werpt achter de schermen van een school en daarmee een paar maatschappelijke kwesties aankaart. Zal ik het herlezen? Nee, maar de zekere bravoure en durf die Ruth Lasters erin had gestoken, gebaseerd op eigen ervaringen, zal ik niet vergeten. Een boek dat een taboe zeker doorbreekt.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing and Bullying

Black Science Compendium: The Complete Story by Rick Remender

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I never thought that I would give a five star tot a graphic novel. But black science... Lovable characters, the settings are amazing and thé plot and Motivaction are human and relatable. From different perspectives. Awesome story that is worth tot be put on thé big screen. Hope it Will happen someday.

Divinity Original Sin II: Godwoken by Erik Hendrix, Georgia Ball, Amanda Hendrix

adventurous dark lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

slow-paced

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

2.5

Red Seas Under Red Skies 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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0