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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
5.0
well, i've found a new favourite book of mine.
i wish this was at least 700/800 pages because i'm pretty sure i could read about the adorable mismatched crew of the wayfarer until pigs fly.
a more in-depth review to come, when i'm done smiling like an imbecile.
it's been over 10 days and my brain still won't budge. i just loved this so much, but i can't, in any way, be coherent about that fact.
if there were a book that was 'pure vibes, little plot', the long way to a small, angry planet would fit the criteria to a t, and honest to god i was perfectly fucking content with that because this was delightful and wonderful and funny and such an insight into things that literally don't exist. god, i wish everything in this book was real. i wish i were on the wayfarer. i wish they were all my friends.
i can't wait to read more of this series, and more from becky chambers.
just... just go read it okay. it's the perfect cosy, low stakes story for a cold, wintery evening. bonus points if you enjoy hot beverages.
i wish this was at least 700/800 pages because i'm pretty sure i could read about the adorable mismatched crew of the wayfarer until pigs fly.
a more in-depth review to come, when i'm done smiling like an imbecile.
it's been over 10 days and my brain still won't budge. i just loved this so much, but i can't, in any way, be coherent about that fact.
if there were a book that was 'pure vibes, little plot', the long way to a small, angry planet would fit the criteria to a t, and honest to god i was perfectly fucking content with that because this was delightful and wonderful and funny and such an insight into things that literally don't exist. god, i wish everything in this book was real. i wish i were on the wayfarer. i wish they were all my friends.
i can't wait to read more of this series, and more from becky chambers.
just... just go read it okay. it's the perfect cosy, low stakes story for a cold, wintery evening. bonus points if you enjoy hot beverages.
Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant
3.0
my first (albeit very short) novel -so a novella- by mira grant (also known as seanan mcguire) and it was a good start.
my personal problem with novellas is that because they are so short, it's usually difficult to get attached to any of the characters and even the setting at times. unfortunately, rolling in the deep is a victim of this problem. i didn't remember, let alone care, about any of the characters aside from david, though i did think peter was cool in a borderline know-it-all kinda way.
but, because it is a prequel to a full-length novel and simply setting up the event that into the drowning deep subsequently investigates, i'll give it a pass.
it was still creepy and pretty violent in it's limited pages and i am super curious about these mermaids. they seem over-powered as fuck but very fascinating when not murdering everything swiftly and without remorse. actually, they kinda seem cool even when they're doing that. *cue the shocked, partially disturbed gasps*.
grant's writing is stilted at times (i can't put my finger on why just yet) but not enough to grate me so i'm looking forward to checking out more of her work!
my personal problem with novellas is that because they are so short, it's usually difficult to get attached to any of the characters and even the setting at times. unfortunately, rolling in the deep is a victim of this problem. i didn't remember, let alone care, about any of the characters aside from david, though i did think peter was cool in a borderline know-it-all kinda way.
but, because it is a prequel to a full-length novel and simply setting up the event that into the drowning deep subsequently investigates, i'll give it a pass.
it was still creepy and pretty violent in it's limited pages and i am super curious about these mermaids. they seem over-powered as fuck but very fascinating when not murdering everything swiftly and without remorse. actually, they kinda seem cool even when they're doing that. *cue the shocked, partially disturbed gasps*.
grant's writing is stilted at times (i can't put my finger on why just yet) but not enough to grate me so i'm looking forward to checking out more of her work!
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
4.0
i'm incredibly late to the trend as always, but even six years on since the initial release, the overarching message in THUG is still prevalent in today's society.
an incredible display of social commentary and political criticism.
too many h*rry p*tter references
an incredible display of social commentary and political criticism.
too many h*rry p*tter references
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
5.0
holy fuck i am emotional. only becky chambers could make me care so damn much about ai. well, the wayfarers series and i,robot (still need to read that book).
5 heartfelt and wonderfully deserved stars.
did i miss the og crew? yeah, but honestly i loved these guys equally as much.
more (un)intelligible words to come soon when i'm not a sappy piece of shit
5 heartfelt and wonderfully deserved stars.
did i miss the og crew? yeah, but honestly i loved these guys equally as much.
more (un)intelligible words to come soon when i'm not a sappy piece of shit
This One Sky Day by Leone Ross
4.0
this was like reading a dream. the most detailed, intuitive, magical dream.
my first audiobook ever and i think i picked a pretty great one at that. leone narrates this herself and i think she does such an excellent job.
leone ross was one of my lecturers at university (forever grateful & totally my claim to fame), and i was somewhat obsessed with her; how her mind worked, how she viewed things, how she forged creative spaces that really enabled me to procure pieces of writing, the way she taught the classes. so, it's no surprise that this one sky day is an absolute feat steeped with magical realism and a distinct voice.
bolstered with unending imagination and full, vivid descriptions, this one sky day explores the the fictional archipelago of popisho and those who live there, each with their own special powers, or 'cors'.
i think i might have to get my hands on a physical copy and re-read it because my distractive brain isn't ideal for the audio form though and i am sure i have missed moments and plot points.
my first audiobook ever and i think i picked a pretty great one at that. leone narrates this herself and i think she does such an excellent job.
leone ross was one of my lecturers at university (forever grateful & totally my claim to fame), and i was somewhat obsessed with her; how her mind worked, how she viewed things, how she forged creative spaces that really enabled me to procure pieces of writing, the way she taught the classes. so, it's no surprise that this one sky day is an absolute feat steeped with magical realism and a distinct voice.
bolstered with unending imagination and full, vivid descriptions, this one sky day explores the the fictional archipelago of popisho and those who live there, each with their own special powers, or 'cors'.
i think i might have to get my hands on a physical copy and re-read it because my distractive brain isn't ideal for the audio form though and i am sure i have missed moments and plot points.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
3.0
hank green clearly had some strong personal opinions he wanted to share and used april may as his mouth piece.
The Art of Us by KL Hughes
3.5
sapphic romances 🤝 getting me out of reading slumps
incredibly emotional but there wasn't enough sustenance. i wasn't fully convinced the little conflict would have lasted for so long considering how deeply the two mc's felt about each other. it didn't feel that complicated, instead it was borderline drawn out.
i think the flashbacks were a great addition, they helped to flesh things out while also adding a somber tone that pulled at your heartstrings. it was also written well and as i mentioned before, emotional. hughes does a good job of accurately portraying complex human emotions.
incredibly emotional but there wasn't enough sustenance. i wasn't fully convinced the little conflict would have lasted for so long considering how deeply the two mc's felt about each other. it didn't feel that complicated, instead it was borderline drawn out.
i think the flashbacks were a great addition, they helped to flesh things out while also adding a somber tone that pulled at your heartstrings. it was also written well and as i mentioned before, emotional. hughes does a good job of accurately portraying complex human emotions.
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour
4.0
incredibly heartfelt, relatable and humane, we are okay is a story of grief and an achingly beautiful one at that.
we are okay had a melancholic tone, was very character-driven and showcased an intense exploration of loss, and i absolutely loved it all. it felt so real; marin's feelings were unfairly understandable and the sense of loneliness was perfectly articulated.
we are okay had a melancholic tone, was very character-driven and showcased an intense exploration of loss, and i absolutely loved it all. it felt so real; marin's feelings were unfairly understandable and the sense of loneliness was perfectly articulated.
Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
4.0
just what i needed after a heavily political sci-fi novel.
this was a super short, super cute graphic novel that handled anxiety beautifully. the art style was simple but accessible and i would very much like to have my own vegetable friends now. carrot and garlic's friendship was ugh. adorable.
this was a super short, super cute graphic novel that handled anxiety beautifully. the art style was simple but accessible and i would very much like to have my own vegetable friends now. carrot and garlic's friendship was ugh. adorable.