lyssa_winegar's reviews
36 reviews

Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

dark emotional sad tense 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

3.5

this book is a true continuation of the tradition of greek tragedy. it is so sad it hurts, and the awful irony of ariadne and her sister phaedra's situations are poignant. especially as a new mom myself, jennifer saint paints a beautifully bittersweet picture of motherhood in its various forms, as well as what it really means to be a woman walking the legendary world of greek myth.

i maybe should rate this book higher, closer to a 4, but the ending left a bitter taste in my mouth.

The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer

funny lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.75

The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran

adventurous informative tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

amelia has become a caricature, as has her husband. her son ramses is obnoxious. its a hard read all the way around. 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Volume 1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham

adventurous 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? Yes

3.25

Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Seasons of Blossom (S04): Dongchae's Flower by HONGDUCK

challenging dark hopeful sad tense fast-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

4.25