myrddin's reviews
312 reviews

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

3.25

His Sacred Incantations by Scarlett Gale

4.25

Vengeance Planning for Amateurs by Lee Winter

5.0

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

His Secret Illuminations by Scarlett Gale

adventurous funny 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

L'Homme qui savait la langue des serpents by Andrus Kivirähk

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.75

Matrix by Lauren Groff

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Emile by Tomi Ungerer

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Tears in the Water by Margherita Scialla

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

I loved the idea of a book full of queer athletes in uni but unfortunately, the execution was lacking. The writing isn't great and the plot is non-existent. I also felt like the characters had no personally apart from being their labels. And last but not least, why go to the trouble of inventing a country if the book doesn't actually care about the setting? ? Overall a very long read.