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29 reviews

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

This book felt like an action movie, I LOVED it. Moved very fast, but packed a lot in. It was sorely needed for Susannah to get some well rounded character development through her arc with Mia. Eddie and Roland's quest was easily my favourite part of this book.

Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

I adored this book. So many plots are unfolding at once, giving vital insights into each of the Ka-Tet, and building a suspense I haven't felt in any of the other books in this series (which is saying a lot; they're all extremely gripping).

The loss of Jake's innocence through his friendship with Benny is not only a heartbreaking arc, but the eventual end of that story flipped my expectations greatly in a way that really sold Jake's emotions.

Roland has a heart. The way that King writes Roland in this book is superb, and follows on perfectly from Wizard and Glass. I can still never tell if, or even when, he will betray his Ka-Tet, and I think that adds a valuable amount to the suspense of the book.

Susannah-Mio is one of my favourite storylines in the final few books of the series, and I love the mystery Susannah is shrouded in for most of this book. Introducing Mia as a potential third Personality is a fantastic misdirection. While I think Susannah has her best arc in the 6th book, Calla lays a perfect groundwork for that.

I think Eddie comes into his own as a leader in this book in a huge way. Everything he has learned from Roland kicks in while the Ka-Tet is in Calla Bryn Sturgis. He is strong and stoic in a way that still feels vulnerable and true to himself. The love he feels for Susannah never fails despite Mia's appearance, and that loyalty defines him.

Callahan is such a welcome addition to this series. He just works. I like that he has serious flaws and pitfalls.

Fav moments:
- Roland's final chat with Slightman the Elder
- Callahan's story

Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures by Stephen Fry

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4.5

Avatar: The Last Airbender - Suki, Alone by Faith Erin Hicks

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