finnertysea's reviews
116 reviews

Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

4.5

The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Some really great info, but at times Nestor sensationalizes beyond the likely bounds of reality. Overall, well presented.

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Murder

Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia

Girl Meets Boy by Ali Smith

mysterious reflective slow-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

4.25

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Likes by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

emotional relaxing medium-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

4.0