renee_april's reviews
4 reviews

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Go to review page

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Knew from the first few pages this was going to be a five star read. Lynch is an insanely talented author, one of the best of our current generation, and knows how to craft a story that feels at once real and fantastical. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Go to review page

Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Wasn't for me. The revealing of information early on and then treating that as a shock twist was just a baffling editorial decision. The stakes were too low. Could not engage or connect with the characters at all. 
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Go to review page

emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A

5.0

This is easily one of the best books I've read this year. The fast pace and snappy writing effortlessly bridges the two hundred year gap between the main characters. Intriguing and mysterious, I devoured it in one go. 
Beasts of London by Jonathan Maloney

Go to review page

dark emotional 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