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17 reviews
Dark Disciple by Christie Golden
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
asajj ventress definitely joins the ranks of my favorite star wars characters after this read. a fun, engaging story with a surprisingly spicy romance and dash of enjoyable humor. i feel the last quarter of the book drops in quality, falling into some rushed plot twists and frustrating character choices, but i was already invested enough by that point that it didn't lose me entirely. anakin is especially entertaining in this, and you can't convince me kenobi didn't have a little bit of a crush on vos. asajj should've been the one to live, though.
Wynonna Earp: Tales From Purgatory by Carina Samuels, Christin Hanly, Emily Andras, Shelley Scarrow, Tim Rozon
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
this earper had a fun time listening to some of my favorite characters once again. the short stories format with narration was cool, who wouldn't want to feel like they're having a chat with the wynonna earp? my favorite story was leaving on a jet plane!
Critical Role: Bells Hells — What Doesn't Break by Cassandra Khaw
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a beautiful and heartwrenching origin story of one of my most beloved characters, engrossed from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Critical Role: Vox Machina — Kith & Kin by Marieke Nijkamp
adventurous
funny
sad
tense
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
3.5
a fun read for someone who misses vox machina, dragged a little bit in places but mostly the twins' dynamic kept me invested with a welcome touch of bi disasterism.
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Caduceus Clay by Kendra Wells, Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.0
quite possibly the prettiest of the origins comics, and a delightful read too with all the vibes you'd expect from a caduceus story.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
I don't know why it's taken me so long to finally get to this classic, but it's such a fun little story for fans of the Gothic and a simple romance with comedic undertones. Mr. Tilney may be one of my favorite Austen men now, I love his sarcasm.
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Beauregard Lionett by Marisha Ray, Mae Catt, Matthew Mercer
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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
3.5
Beau is my favorite CR character so honestly I will devour anything featuring her but I kind of wanted more out of this. It was short, and I feel a little bit lacking in adding anything to the backstory my mind had already filled in from the campaign.