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A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls by Jessica McDiarmid
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book is heavy. It reflects the tragedies of aboriginal groups within Canada, how children around 14 were murdered along the highway of tears, the victim blaming done by police by saying they were alcoholics and prostitutes, even when at that age, it is rape. Yes, some were sex workers but the lack of care and interest directly lead to a long term abuse, murder, and neglect of indigenous communities across North America.
It lays out options on how groups can work to improve the situation but often are met by being viewed as "not worth the political spending" even though they are extremely marginalized by fault of the government and colonialism to begin with.
This book names so many names. Even taking my time, I'm overwhelmed by just how many dead it took to get some level of momentum to look into this cause.
This is a strong reflection of the changes society must make for women in general but especially those of marginalized communities.
It lays out options on how groups can work to improve the situation but often are met by being viewed as "not worth the political spending" even though they are extremely marginalized by fault of the government and colonialism to begin with.
This book names so many names. Even taking my time, I'm overwhelmed by just how many dead it took to get some level of momentum to look into this cause.
This is a strong reflection of the changes society must make for women in general but especially those of marginalized communities.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
Court of Wanderers by Rin Chupeco
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
The Lost Colony by A.G. Riddle
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I almost returned the book at the half way marker because it felt like the author tried to pull an M Night Shyamalan on the readers. It felt like the author literally threw away the two and a half books previous, but after a long winded flashback montage, it came together in a way that made sense and did not actually destroy the previous books. The first title was the best, and this one was decent but felt like a lot of filler that didn't relate to the plot.
Concepts were phenomenal and the human tropes weren't too stereotypical. I did end up enjoying it and I do think the series will stick with me.
Concepts were phenomenal and the human tropes weren't too stereotypical. I did end up enjoying it and I do think the series will stick with me.
The Solar War by A.G. Riddle
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Not as good as the first title. Emma is not quite the pillar of main character that she was in the first book.
This title is more apocalyptic than the previous, there is a sense of doom and despair that makes the book heavy. It's not as adventurous as the first, it's more like a desperate animal fighting to maintain a place within the storyline.
Ending brings it back to the Sci-fi fold that I enjoyed. It is still apocalyptic but it has the air of hope and adventure that makes me excited for the next title.
This title is more apocalyptic than the previous, there is a sense of doom and despair that makes the book heavy. It's not as adventurous as the first, it's more like a desperate animal fighting to maintain a place within the storyline.
Ending brings it back to the Sci-fi fold that I enjoyed. It is still apocalyptic but it has the air of hope and adventure that makes me excited for the next title.
Winter World by A.G. Riddle
adventurous
tense
fast-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
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Ever Cruel Kingdom by Rin Chupeco
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.5
This has been an enlightening but heartbreaking read. The atrocities done to the Osage and surrounding tribes during that era, before that era, and those that continue are unforgivable.
The events that happen in this book are a stark reminder of why the tribes do not trust the judicial system. The racism they experienced, and continue all line up with MMIW and the crisis of missing indigenous peoples globally.
The events that happen in this book are a stark reminder of why the tribes do not trust the judicial system. The racism they experienced, and continue all line up with MMIW and the crisis of missing indigenous peoples globally.
Content Warnings
This book has descriptions of murder of women, children, and men. The main focus has been murder of women and almost entire family trees wiped from the planet.