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Two Stories by Sally Rooney
5.0
I genuinely loved both of these, and would loved to have sank my teeth into something full length. Mr Salary in particular had me totally gripped!
Of Blood and Aether by Harper Hawthorne
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Really excited to read the next in the series when it’s released!
The Trunk by Kim Ryeo-ryeong
This was… unexpected.
While I didn’t dislike anything that I read in particular, and in fact actually found it to be an insightful social commentary (if a little heavy handed at times), it just failed to deliver on it’s promises.
The premise and first half of the novel were intriguing, and had what the capacity to be an enjoyable set up to the thrilling twists anticipated.
But there was just no follow through?
There were plenty of subplots that one would expect to be tied up in the end in some dramatic finale, but there was nowhere near enough tension to make that possible.
So I think we were all left unsatisfied and with unanswered questions, unfortunately.
While I didn’t dislike anything that I read in particular, and in fact actually found it to be an insightful social commentary (if a little heavy handed at times), it just failed to deliver on it’s promises.
The premise and first half of the novel were intriguing, and had what the capacity to be an enjoyable set up to the thrilling twists anticipated.
But there was just no follow through?
There were plenty of subplots that one would expect to be tied up in the end in some dramatic finale, but there was nowhere near enough tension to make that possible.
So I think we were all left unsatisfied and with unanswered questions, unfortunately.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
challenging
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A fascinating and thought-provoking read.
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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
5.0
This is exactly the sort of high I was chasing all last year from a fantasy book. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
I liked the ocd rep.
The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
2.75
This felt like a real slog to get through.
Marigold Mind Laundry by 윤정은, Jungeun Yun
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Though I’m sure it would be considered to be well written, I didn’t find myself as invested in the characters in the same way as I have in other novels of the same genre and style. The concept (and, admittedly, the cover) really reeled me in, and I have to admit, left me disappointed.
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Just such a thoroughly enjoyable, refreshingly honest peek into one side of showbiz!