kitsana_d's reviews
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Under the Skin by Michel Faber

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Blood of the Vampire by Florence Marryat
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.

Turned nasty racist and super catty with no warning. Pass.

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

5.0

I am so mad. I knew this book would break my heart; and while it did, it raised in me a terrific anger at the greed, duplicity and hatred of the white men. The dehumanization and brutality visited on the native people of this continent is unforgivable and needs to be addressed. We live on stolen land, thriving because of broken promises and outright lies.

I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

5.0

The Round House by Louise Erdrich
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.

It just wasn't doing it for me. Sorry!

Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

5.0

I very much want more from this universe! I'm just sorry it took me so long to read this one. I won't give anything away, but you might find yourself surprised by the twists. Well worth your time if your a fan of urban fantasy.

Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee

adventurous 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

Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.

I keep trying to give Jeff Vandermeer a chance. The worlds are cool, but his prose turns me off. Sorry Jeff.

The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 by Kousuke Oono

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Honestly, this has become one of my favorite manga series ever. There's no danger, no violence, no "OMG the world we know it is ending!" But it turns daily life into an adventure. Challenges are still challenges, and Tatsu is always up for it!

American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan

dark informative sad medium-paced

4.0

I appreciated that there were no photos of the victims, crime scenes, suspects, investigators, any of it. It felt less exploitative than other true crime.