pencilled_robin's reviews
110 reviews

Table for Two by Amor Towles

challenging informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.5

A Galaxy of Whales by Heather Fawcett

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee

adventurous emotional sad tense

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

4.75

Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka 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: Gore, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, and Incest

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

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