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The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
3.5
I honestly think what killed this for me was the romance. I wanted more magic and for Luzia to go absolutely crazy with power, and instead got so many lines about how much she loved this man she'd known for maybe a few months. Also I am tired of the centuries old man falling for the very young woman he is teaching.
I did love the history and the world that Luzia lived in. It was a time period I'd never read about before. I feel like I learned a lot about Judaism in Spain, and I liked that Leigh included all of her reference texts at the end.
I did love the history and the world that Luzia lived in. It was a time period I'd never read about before. I feel like I learned a lot about Judaism in Spain, and I liked that Leigh included all of her reference texts at the end.
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Vomit, and Alcoholism
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0