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The Searcher by Tana French
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
This could have been edited down. The mystery and setting were interesting, but it took too long for things to connect and Cal to get anywhere. Lots of talking and walking around in circles. I did like the character, though, so I think I'll read the next book in the series.
We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry
dark
funny
medium-paced
3.0
I very much enjoyed parts of this, but the writing style got to be a bit too much for me after a while.
Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
DNF @ 30%
I disliked the main character quite a bit and didn't like at all the premise of a mental health professional responsible for helping others (and being rather insistent about making sure everyone was okay) ignoring her own trauma. Also wasn't here for the juvenile team dynamics.
I disliked the main character quite a bit and didn't like at all the premise of a mental health professional responsible for helping others (and being rather insistent about making sure everyone was okay) ignoring her own trauma. Also wasn't here for the juvenile team dynamics.
The Brides of High Hill by Nghi Vo
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another excellent addition to the series!
I found the tone here to be very different from the previous ones? The atmosphere was heavier in a way and it took me a little while to fully get into the story. I still very much loved how Nghi Vo developed the story and the little bits and pieces of the puzzle we got along the way.
Almost Brilliant's absence was very much felt, however, which added to the shift in tone. There were some pretty tense and mysterious things happening in the background which tied to that and it was entertaining when it all came crashing down.
The ending did feel a bit rushed, though. I expected a little more from it than what I got. Still loving this fantastic world <3
I found the tone here to be very different from the previous ones? The atmosphere was heavier in a way and it took me a little while to fully get into the story. I still very much loved how Nghi Vo developed the story and the little bits and pieces of the puzzle we got along the way.
Almost Brilliant's absence was very much felt, however, which added to the shift in tone. There were some pretty tense and mysterious things happening in the background which tied to that and it was entertaining when it all came crashing down.
The ending did feel a bit rushed, though. I expected a little more from it than what I got. Still loving this fantastic world <3
The Vampire and the Case of Her Dastardly Death by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
fast-paced
4.0
Nice little intro to the series! I'm so damn curious about Alaska and the community.
Kindling by Traci Chee
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
DNF @ 12%
The second person perspective would work for me if we didn't have multiple POVs. As it stands, I really dislike it and can't connect to the story at all since everyone sounds the same.
The second person perspective would work for me if we didn't have multiple POVs. As it stands, I really dislike it and can't connect to the story at all since everyone sounds the same.
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
The writing here was so lovely. I loved how all of the characters and stories were connected and the way Verghese tied that all up in the end. However, this story was a bit too slow and too long for me to fully enjoy it.