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163 reviews
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
I loved it. Just I feel my heart breaking and getting back together. It's a wonderful book
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I never hated a protagonist so much but at the same time wanted to read more, it's revolting and riveting at the same time.
Mistlefoe: A Mead Realm Tale by Kimberly Lemming
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I don't have words to describe how I feel about this book except that it pleasantly surprised me and that I will think about it for a long time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Death
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 5 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? N/A
5.0
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
It was a nice short read. I like the writing and how every character has a distinct voice and the writing style differs ever so slightly
Wraithblade by S.M. Boyce
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The story is interesting but the writing a bit repetitive and over descriptive. I enjoyed it nonetheless
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, and Blood
Moderate: Violence and Rape
Minor: Vomit