madcru's reviews
79 reviews

Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book was incredible, unique, and magical. Highly recommend! 

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Fascinating, specific, and so well-written! 

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

challenging funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.0

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Survive the Night by Riley Sager

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This book was ok. A fun ride, but not particularly memorable. The writing was a bit lackluster. 

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.75