leoimj's reviews
18 reviews

The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I do agree with other reviews that this book starts strong and loses itself slightly. but the ending feeling slightly rushed doesn't ruin the book for me. It's such a interesting read, the way time travel is built into the world makes the book. The author clearly had strong ideas about how time travel would change society and it keeps the sci-fi feel without being too out there. The story remains grounded for the most part (i don't love the genies, especially the books) and really focuses on how time travel might affect individuals. One thing is: the murder mystery feels misplaced? It almost doesn't need to be there because the world around the concave is interesting enough without the murder plot. Id have honestly read a book with more stories like Fays or Gingers that show the consequences being able to travel through time would have for mental health and interpersonal relationships.

Bad Magic by Derek Landy

adventurous funny fast-paced

4.0

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i will be thinking about this for the rest of my life

Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

5.0

probably my favourite book i've read in a while and a definite reread. its a unique take on modern mythology, bold and funny. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Sexual content

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Rape and War

Armageddon Outta Here by Derek Landy

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

some very good stories, some drag a bit but most are entertaining enough. Get thee behind me, Bubba Moon was my absolute favourite. could have been a book/movie in its own right but is a treat as a short story too

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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

4.25

book is super cute, very dnd fantasy but has its own cute world building 

Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes

funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Haynes is absolutely the best when it comes to modern retelling of mythological women, which is something of a trend now, and this book explains why.
She is so informed about their stories and the different versions how they differ and the implications of each change. she offers great insight into these characters and the plays or art they can be found in. 

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5