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My Happy Marriage, Vol. 1 by Akumi Agitogi
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 ⭐️
I watched the anime so I knew everything that would happen, I assume Volume 2 will cover the rest of the anime adaptation, but I was happily surprised by the lovely writing style- although I have some doubts about the "..." and "...!" used in dialogues! 😅
I watched the anime so I knew everything that would happen, I assume Volume 2 will cover the rest of the anime adaptation, but I was happily surprised by the lovely writing style- although I have some doubts about the "..." and "...!" used in dialogues! 😅
Yona Princesse de l'Aube Édition limitée 40 by Mizuho Kusanagi
adventurous
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
4.25
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
4,75 ⭐️
"You're Nick and Charlie. You're gonna be fine."
"You're Nick and Charlie. You're gonna be fine."
The Last Days of Troy by Simon Armitage
emotional
inspiring
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
3.75
3,75 ⭐️
"The horse wasn't made out of wood and nails, it was real - made out of flesh and bones. You opened the gates of Troy. My Queen."
It would have received another star if the author had been brave enough to make Achilles and Patroclus more than a "brother" and "friend".
Other than that, it was a lovely play that conveys the last days of Troy very well. A few changes were made in order to adapt the most famous Epic into a smaller play, on a much smaller scale, with a smaller cast of characters, but the changes made sense.
I liked that we got to see both sides of the siege in equal parts and the interpretation of Helen and Andromache were my favourite in all the Iliad adaptations I've read so far.
"The horse wasn't made out of wood and nails, it was real - made out of flesh and bones. You opened the gates of Troy. My Queen."
It would have received another star if the author had been brave enough to make Achilles and Patroclus more than a "brother" and "friend".
Other than that, it was a lovely play that conveys the last days of Troy very well. A few changes were made in order to adapt the most famous Epic into a smaller play, on a much smaller scale, with a smaller cast of characters, but the changes made sense.
I liked that we got to see both sides of the siege in equal parts and the interpretation of Helen and Andromache were my favourite in all the Iliad adaptations I've read so far.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Promised Neverland, Vol. 3 by Kaiu Shirai, Posuka Demizu
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
The Promised Neverland, Vol. 2 by Kaiu Shirai, Posuka Demizu
dark
mysterious
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
4.25
The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1 by Kaiu Shirai, Posuka Demizu
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
Defiant: The Fourth Skyward Novel by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5 ⭐️
I rarely give 5 ⭐️ unless it really is special and it IS special. I couldn't stop grinning and having my heartstrings pulled.
Gran-Gran was absolutely epic.
The taynix just got to my heart and they saved the day in so many ways. Such brave, lovely little souls.
Spensa and Jorgen need a nap, and so does everyone else! These kids are so young and they had to fight a whole galactic war!
I just loved this series and I'm now feeling lost and confused as to what I have to do with my life 💛
I rarely give 5 ⭐️ unless it really is special and it IS special. I couldn't stop grinning and having my heartstrings pulled.
Gran-Gran was absolutely epic.
The taynix just got to my heart and they saved the day in so many ways. Such brave, lovely little souls.
Spensa and Jorgen need a nap, and so does everyone else! These kids are so young and they had to fight a whole galactic war!
I just loved this series and I'm now feeling lost and confused as to what I have to do with my life 💛
Skyward Flight by Brandon Sanderson, Janci Patterson
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
4.5
4,5⭐️
Those short stories were so interesting to give us an insight on everything that happened during the events of Starsight and Cytonic for the people of Detritus! I'll be honest though, I was particularly eager to read Jorgen's story and I was not disappointed.
I also loved how the 3 stories got linked together so flawlessly. It was more of a full book from 3 different perspectives.
FM was such a mysterious character I wasn't sure what to expect from her POV but she has become one of my favourite character of the series, one I rely with most so far. She is such an important member, with her empathy for the slugs (I love the slugs!!) and now as the main diplomat of Detritus!
Alanik annoyed me a bit at first, when she was basically accusing the humans if having held her hostage when that was not the case and then seeking their help. But I warmed up to her, especially when she realised how comfortable the lives of the poeple of ReDawn had been compared to Detritus.
The ending was heartbreaking but I also think, from a strictly plot perspective, that if the National Assembly Leaders including Jorgen's parents hadn't died, the situation would be far worse than simply stagnant. I understand the National Assembly's motivations and I would have probably followed the same actions, but it would have led the planet to, at best, submission, at worst, destruction.
The final story was the story I wanted so badly! I had read a few spoilers so I knew of Jorgen's parents' death, but his trauma from witnessing it in such a way went deep. I really hope he'll get a nap soon, but I'm also so proud of everything he's accomplished!! Vice Admiral at....scud, not even 18yo? And mindblades? Spin is going to pop the ring soon.
Also, the slugs have become some of my favourite characters. They're adorable.
Those short stories were so interesting to give us an insight on everything that happened during the events of Starsight and Cytonic for the people of Detritus! I'll be honest though, I was particularly eager to read Jorgen's story and I was not disappointed.
I also loved how the 3 stories got linked together so flawlessly. It was more of a full book from 3 different perspectives.
FM was such a mysterious character I wasn't sure what to expect from her POV but she has become one of my favourite character of the series, one I rely with most so far. She is such an important member, with her empathy for the slugs (I love the slugs!!) and now as the main diplomat of Detritus!
Alanik annoyed me a bit at first, when she was basically accusing the humans if having held her hostage when that was not the case and then seeking their help. But I warmed up to her, especially when she realised how comfortable the lives of the poeple of ReDawn had been compared to Detritus.
The ending was heartbreaking but I also think, from a strictly plot perspective, that if the National Assembly Leaders including Jorgen's parents hadn't died, the situation would be far worse than simply stagnant. I understand the National Assembly's motivations and I would have probably followed the same actions, but it would have led the planet to, at best, submission, at worst, destruction.
The final story was the story I wanted so badly! I had read a few spoilers so I knew of Jorgen's parents' death, but his trauma from witnessing it in such a way went deep. I really hope he'll get a nap soon, but I'm also so proud of everything he's accomplished!! Vice Admiral at....scud, not even 18yo? And mindblades? Spin is going to pop the ring soon.
Also, the slugs have become some of my favourite characters. They're adorable.