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Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The audiobook was great, but this final book to the Ruinous Love trilogy fell quite flat for me. I'm glad I read it, but also really glad that the trilogy is over. The audiobook was great; I loved the narrators. It was fun, but not as fun as the 1st two books.
Out of all the FMC's, I liked Rose the least. She was chaotic, impulsive, and repeatedly put Fionn in positions where he felt compelled to clean up her messes. I liked Fionn, he was sweet and I liked his inner battle stuff, as well as the relationship with his brothers. But found myself getting annoyed with Rose for her vengeance-without-a-plan attitude.
I did enjoy them all becoming friends in this book -- it was a nice touch and it made me happy.
Out of all the FMC's, I liked Rose the least. She was chaotic, impulsive, and repeatedly put Fionn in positions where he felt compelled to clean up her messes. I liked Fionn, he was sweet and I liked his inner battle stuff, as well as the relationship with his brothers. But found myself getting annoyed with Rose for her vengeance-without-a-plan attitude.
I did enjoy them all becoming friends in this book -- it was a nice touch and it made me happy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, and Vomit
Minor: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, and Car accident
Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma
funny
inspiring
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
4.0
I loved the continuation of the story from the 1st book, and I appreciated seeing the whole cast of characters back together. It's been a while since I read Dating Dr. Dil, but I remember the sense of camaraderie with all of the aunties coming together. I loved seeing Bobbi and Bunty develop, too!
The writing was quite cheesy and overly cliche at times, and while it was slightly distracting, I still enjoyed the book! I didn't love the narrators; it almost felt like they were both great with voicing every other character besides the MC's. The MMC took on this deep voice for Bunty that reminded me of someone making fun of a male voice... if that makes sense. Then the FMC's voice was not my favorite, it was almost like breathy... and weird. I don't know how to explain it.
Rounding up to 4 stars because of the spice :)
The writing was quite cheesy and overly cliche at times, and while it was slightly distracting, I still enjoyed the book! I didn't love the narrators; it almost felt like they were both great with voicing every other character besides the MC's. The MMC took on this deep voice for Bunty that reminded me of someone making fun of a male voice... if that makes sense. Then the FMC's voice was not my favorite, it was almost like breathy... and weird. I don't know how to explain it.
Rounding up to 4 stars because of the spice :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Racism, and Classism
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a little strange, but I enjoyed it. Merricat was an interesting character and the revealing of her little "quirks" such as her not being allowed to do certain things were interesting. I've seen it suggested that she has OCD, which is an interesting concept. I've never read a horror or a "classic" with OCD representation.
This was a very cynical and dark take on humanity, but not necessarily an incorrect one.
This was a very cynical and dark take on humanity, but not necessarily an incorrect one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent
Minor: Murder
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The beginning of this book was honestly quite lovely; I struggle with OCD/anxiety and I felt just very, very seen. The middle/climax was a bit hard for me. Listening to Gilda fall so deeply into suicidal ideation was intense and difficult. However, it was broken up by moments of laughter too. It wasn't personally triggering, but the existential dread became a bit uncomfortable at times.
I finished this book very quickly, and I did thoroughly enjoy it. It was very emotional but also funny. I also see some reviews complaining about the lack of resolution, but I sort of enjoyed it. I like books like that.
I finished this book very quickly, and I did thoroughly enjoy it. It was very emotional but also funny. I also see some reviews complaining about the lack of resolution, but I sort of enjoyed it. I like books like that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This felt just like Practical Magic, but with an added layer of historical fiction. It was really lovely to see how the three siblings grew up, split up, and lived their lives. My heart broke for everything that happened, and it's such an interesting way to keep the magic of the original alive. I loved the two aunts!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Starlight and Shadows by Vera Winters
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
This is AI generated and I'm not sure I'm supes supportive
Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg
lighthearted
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
4.0
This was a cute read :) and I think it might turn me into a second-chance romance lover :)
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Solid book, through im still not sure im sold on fantasy. I enjoyed it but it was long.
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minus 1/2 star because of the odd disability representation but holy smokes this book was insaaaaane. I could feel my blood pressure rising as I read.
I've read domestic thrillers before, but there is something about the way this is written that left me so unbelievably shocked, scared, and terrified. I was anxious the entire time, and after every failed escape attempt I just about lost hope. Wow!
I've read domestic thrillers before, but there is something about the way this is written that left me so unbelievably shocked, scared, and terrified. I was anxious the entire time, and after every failed escape attempt I just about lost hope. Wow!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Heavy TW for confinement
Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist by Jasmin Graham
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This was really lovely! I enjoyed hearing about Graham's journey into marine biology; how she grew up with a fisherman father and struggling with racism in her hometown, then how that reflected itself in academia. I think she's the coolest person ever, honestly. I also loved the specific info about sharks!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Animal death, Hate crime, Mass/school shootings, Gaslighting, and Pandemic/Epidemic