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The Husky & His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The Dangerous Gift by Tui T. Sutherland
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Idol, Burning by Rin Usami
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
regarding characters: i liked some because i like those tropes, but even those were very flat. same w/ diversity, it rings hollow when the bi man's character trait is "flirts with everyone"
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin
2.0
Closer to 2.5 stars.
Out of the trilogy, I enjoyed the first one the most. My enjoyment went downhill from there, but I really wanted to see this through.
At times I enjoyed it, but I really struggled to get used to the new perspective. People mentioned being surprised by the ending but I wasn't, really.
I will say that I love Jemisin's writing style. But, like the notes in the back of the book imply, she did come on some hard times while writing this, and I do think that might've had an impact on some passages in the book.
With the knowledge I have now, I really would only recommend the first book of the trilogy. I read that one a few years ago, though, so I don't know if it would work as a stand-alone.
Out of the trilogy, I enjoyed the first one the most. My enjoyment went downhill from there, but I really wanted to see this through.
At times I enjoyed it, but I really struggled to get used to the new perspective. People mentioned being surprised by the ending but I wasn't, really.
I will say that I love Jemisin's writing style. But, like the notes in the back of the book imply, she did come on some hard times while writing this, and I do think that might've had an impact on some passages in the book.
With the knowledge I have now, I really would only recommend the first book of the trilogy. I read that one a few years ago, though, so I don't know if it would work as a stand-alone.