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Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
This book is medicine for the soul. I read a little bit a few nights a week, and I am filled with gratitude and hope and energy to be the most extraordinary woman, yet relax into who I really am. It's a modern "bible" for women. One part spirituality, one part therapy, all parts beautiful and well-written.
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
(This overall series review was written after finishing the final book, Heir of Novron, but there are no spoilers. Side note: I actually DNF'd Theft of Swords after the first half -the first book of the volume of 2 books- because it wrapped up so nicely. But I couldn't get the characters and world out of me head, and finally picked it back up a bit later. I am so happy I did!!!)
5 stars, first read. The Riyria Revelations (6 books in 3 volumes) is an epic feel-good adventure.
The first volume, Theft of Swords, starts off fun, a little shallow-ish, maybe cheesy or pure adventure, with not too much emotional investment. But by the 3rd volume, Heir of Novron, I was almost in tears - the depth of emotional connection I had to the characters was unexpected. And the whole series was still fun throughout!!!
Will absolutely be rereading these, plus more series in the Riyria universe. WOW!
5 stars, first read. The Riyria Revelations (6 books in 3 volumes) is an epic feel-good adventure.
The first volume, Theft of Swords, starts off fun, a little shallow-ish, maybe cheesy or pure adventure, with not too much emotional investment. But by the 3rd volume, Heir of Novron, I was almost in tears - the depth of emotional connection I had to the characters was unexpected. And the whole series was still fun throughout!!!
Will absolutely be rereading these, plus more series in the Riyria universe. WOW!
The Bone People by Keri Hulme
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rx by Rachel Lindsay
fast-paced
I read Rx, a graphic novel by Rachel Lindsay, in one sitting at the library. It’s about one women’s mental health journey. I liked it, though I don’t usually enjoy graphic novels.