pencilled_robin's reviews
72 reviews

The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Ann Older

hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

4.5

I enjoyed this book. Likable characters and engaging prose, which had a slightly old-fashioned/formal feel to it while still being compelling. Unique and interesting worldbuilding, too.

The plot very much takes second place to the relationship between the two main characters, so someone drawn in by the mystery aspects of the book might want to be aware of that.

Lyorn by Steven Brust

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

Corambis by Sarah Monette

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Gore, and Rape

Moderate: Ableism, Incest, and Child abuse

Minor: Addiction, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Abortion, and Slavery

Desperate Households by Jan Eliot

funny lighthearted

5.0

Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson

adventurous funny lighthearted

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

5.0

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue by Bill Watterson

funny informative inspiring lighthearted

5.0

Mighty Alice Goes Round and Round: A Cul de Sac Book by Richard Thompson

funny lighthearted

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

5.0

The Grief of Stones by Katherine Addison

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Unfortunately didn't enjoy this as much as the first one. It's not a bad story, but the plot and dynamics felt repetitive.  Loved the addition of Ariadne though, and I'm hoping we get to see more of Emily's relationship with her family in future series.

Free the Darkness by Kel Kade

adventurous funny

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0