sierraduerr's reviews
102 reviews

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

2.5

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

dark mysterious slow-paced

2.5

The first half of the book was enjoyable and filled with intrigue but the second half was a complete slog.

The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen

informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

3.5

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.5