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shanyeahh's Reviews (192)
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Getting this backstory for Levana made me look at her as a complex character. For the first three books, I could not stand her showing up on the page but I can appreciate the additional context her backstory gives to the overall series. This did a great job hyping me up to read Winter!
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Book two grabs by the collar and doesn't let go! I loved getting more of Rudjek's story and Arrah is a main character that I enjoy rooting for time and time again. Rena has a masterful pacing of multiple timelines and it's seamless how she manages to give each character a voice. That damn storyline with Sukar broke my heart but in the best of ways. Excited for book three!
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
The overall tone/pacing of this work felt jarring, but I did appreciate the testimony of a voice from the trans sex-worker community and the stories told.
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plowed through this gem in one sitting! I enjoyed how succinct and authentic Rinny's voice is throughout the book.
challenging
reflective
Truly visceral poetry that asks soulful questions of the reader. His sonnets especially are breathtaking pieces. I'm excited to check out more of his work.
informative
reflective
Delicious read, pun intended! I enjoyed how the recipes weren't "traditionally" written and were accompanied by a mix of personal anecdotes and historical context.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely loved the advocacy of cannabis and exploring of mental health within the Black community in this story. Not to mention the pacing was excellent, Nala was relatable, and Zaire was a deliciously well-crafted male love interest. Peaked my interest for more Aja's work and the rest of the series.
informative
inspiring
This trilogy is pretty straightforward, not exactly earthshattering. I came across several gems to jot down though.
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Initially I really liked this story. I enjoyed the general story line and bookish topics, but could not get behind the ultimate execution of it all. The delivery of the plot fell flat for me and often times it was hard to root for either main character, but especially Nick.
Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors
informative
slow-paced
A great educational piece! I appreciated the various analysis of Black experiences with the environment and the outdoors. It opened my eyes to many timeline comparisons in history I was unaware of prior. An encouraged read for even the least outdoorsy person.