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Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
This book is pure gold and make me laugh so many times. It is so worth the read.
Witch King by Martha Wells
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Mmmm, Martha Wells book. Finally some good fuckin food.
How To Bite Your Neighbor & Win A Wager by D.N. Bryn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Not in the mood for a romance.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
Chrysalis and Requiem by Quinton Li
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book for an honest review.
I took some time after this book to reflect on how I feel about it, this is a story about a character who has found themselves transfixed by a terrible person. I would akin this story to Devilman Crybaby in some ways as the main character is caught in this fixation of the love interest for no clear reason (explained later in the book).
Even when we are given the reason why she likes Elise, it isn't satisfactory, in fact, I found it even more annoying that she seemed to double down on her love for Elise after finding out the truth of why she likes Elise so much. It is like watching an abused puppy getting hurt over and over, and Elise has no redeeming qualities, other than the occasional affection that Elise gives the main character.
I struggled to finish the book, and I was forced to trudge through it faster than I wanted to due to a limit on the DRM of this book. I am a bit miffed at the fact that the ARC was given to me under some timeline, I don't know if this is common or just an one off circumstance, but it really annoyed me being pushed to finish the book faster when I was already burnt out on reading it.
The drugging and writing style struggled to hold my attention and often times, I could not figure out what was going on. I still don't understand what Senti and Caemis are exactly and why their magic is the way it is. This honestly should be labeled as a book dependent on the debut of the author, if it weren't for the other reviews I saw. I would have no idea that the book was founded in the same world as the author's debut. I left the book feeling, confused, I think grey romance is fine, but this felt like it condoned a very abusive and one sided relationship and while I wished for the main character to get free of her abuser, by the end I was so bogged down by how one-dimension she was, I didn't even care.
I hope that the author knows that you can write a book, but you need to make sure it all connects and people need to know what is being talked about. You can't skip on explaining things just because you explained it in a different book that isn't part of a series.
I took some time after this book to reflect on how I feel about it, this is a story about a character who has found themselves transfixed by a terrible person. I would akin this story to Devilman Crybaby in some ways as the main character is caught in this fixation of the love interest for no clear reason (explained later in the book).
Even when we are given the reason why she likes Elise, it isn't satisfactory, in fact, I found it even more annoying that she seemed to double down on her love for Elise after finding out the truth of why she likes Elise so much. It is like watching an abused puppy getting hurt over and over, and Elise has no redeeming qualities, other than the occasional affection that Elise gives the main character.
I struggled to finish the book, and I was forced to trudge through it faster than I wanted to due to a limit on the DRM of this book. I am a bit miffed at the fact that the ARC was given to me under some timeline, I don't know if this is common or just an one off circumstance, but it really annoyed me being pushed to finish the book faster when I was already burnt out on reading it.
The drugging and writing style struggled to hold my attention and often times, I could not figure out what was going on. I still don't understand what Senti and Caemis are exactly and why their magic is the way it is. This honestly should be labeled as a book dependent on the debut of the author, if it weren't for the other reviews I saw. I would have no idea that the book was founded in the same world as the author's debut. I left the book feeling, confused, I think grey romance is fine, but this felt like it condoned a very abusive and one sided relationship and while I wished for the main character to get free of her abuser, by the end I was so bogged down by how one-dimension she was, I didn't even care.
I hope that the author knows that you can write a book, but you need to make sure it all connects and people need to know what is being talked about. You can't skip on explaining things just because you explained it in a different book that isn't part of a series.
Lobizona by Romina Garber
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Parent died after a fight trope made me unable to keep going.