lhanson2022's reviews
21 reviews

The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

Really good read - am expecting more!

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

Dark, but really good!

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Wizard Hunters by Martha Wells
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

Have this back on hold - I want to read it!

The Cats of Tanglewood Forest by Charles de Lint

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing 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

How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

I could not read this before sleeping!  Vivid depictions in the tales continued into my dreams.

Cat Trick by Sofie Kelly

funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? No

5.0

Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

It's hard to say, but I just wasn't getting into the characters.  I think it was that the author had the cats "meowing" rather than " saying."

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book.  I've read most of the Discworld novels, but had not read this one.
I'm going to re-read it immediately. 

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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

5.0