s_mack_'s reviews
290 reviews

300 by Frank Miller

adventurous dark inspiring

4.5

Beyond the Shadows by Brent Weeks

4.75

I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't) by Brené Brown

challenging emotional informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman

adventurous

4.5

Loved the art work

Bram Stoker's Dracula by John Costanza, Mike Mignola, Roy Thomas, Scott Dunbier, John Nyberg

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? No

4.75

The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie dePaola

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

This story is solid before the twists upon twists as my friend who recommended it said. The antihero element is done so well here. 

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik

adventurous dark emotional hopeful fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.75