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The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This story is adorable
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
challenging
mysterious
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
4.75
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
The gratuitious 80's references for no reason got really grating really soon.
The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.5
This requires a ton of context from the Stormlight Archives series and other Cosmere novels to appreciate, but it's very good, and I loved the connections!
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook For Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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
4.75
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
There's not much to this book with its fairly simple writing and somewhat meandering plot, and it's full of sexism, but damn if the adventure and historical details don't draw me in just like they did in high school. The life of adventure, casual study, and sense of exploration is so appealing to me that I just can't get this book out of my heart.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Fatphobia, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
The time jump was a surprise I wasn't ready for, and I didn't really care about the new characters. Maybe I'll try it again some other time.
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.75