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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Some of the writing wasn’t that great and even a bit cringe. The character reveal at the end was rather obvious. I’m not sure why the book was called “Five Broken Blades” when there are six main characters. I also wish the audiobook narrators had been more consistent with the voices of the main characters and the side characters. Some readers gave the characters accents while others did not. I don’t think four readers were necessary for this book, especially when they all read the characters very differently from each other. I’m interested enough to continue on with the series for now.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault