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23 reviews
Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Bloom by Kevin Panetta
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-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
The Field Guide by Holly Black, Tony DiTerlizzi
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A delightful mess!
I love everything Neil Gaiman does and Terry Pratchett is one of my comfort writers so I knew I was gonna enjoy this.
Now I need to binge the show🤧
I love everything Neil Gaiman does and Terry Pratchett is one of my comfort writers so I knew I was gonna enjoy this.
Now I need to binge the show🤧
Heavy Vinyl: Efecto 2K-O! by Carly Usdin
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I think the ending was a bit rushed but i liked it nonetheless. I love the drawing style and the characters are amazing. I can't wait to see what else is in store for them!
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
*WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD*
SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP !!!
I think that sums up what I feel pretty well.
This was beautifully written and I found myself almost crying a few times in the end, even though I knew what was going to happen. I think Patroclus' death affected me more than anything else.
The way their relationship is described had me giggling and kicking my feet like a teenager. All those moments they spend together in their youth have been my favorite parts to read.
Achilles' pride on the war made me so frustrated! I wanted to get in the book and slap some sense into him! I think I started to hate him a bit.
The only downside for me was the length of the chapters but, overall, I loved this book and I'm glad I read it. I've saved a lot of quotes that had me screaming and I'm sure I'll end up getting "Because you're the reason" tattooed at some point in my life.
If you'll excuse me, I will proceed to mourn my dear Patroclus for the next 10 years.
SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP !!!
I think that sums up what I feel pretty well.
This was beautifully written and I found myself almost crying a few times in the end, even though I knew what was going to happen. I think Patroclus' death affected me more than anything else.
The way their relationship is described had me giggling and kicking my feet like a teenager. All those moments they spend together in their youth have been my favorite parts to read.
Achilles' pride on the war made me so frustrated! I wanted to get in the book and slap some sense into him! I think I started to hate him a bit.
The only downside for me was the length of the chapters but, overall, I loved this book and I'm glad I read it. I've saved a lot of quotes that had me screaming and I'm sure I'll end up getting "Because you're the reason" tattooed at some point in my life.
If you'll excuse me, I will proceed to mourn my dear Patroclus for the next 10 years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Violence, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault and Slavery
Minor: Pregnancy and Mental illness
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Violence, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Death
Minor: Body shaming