smiti_nathan's reviews
119 reviews

Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Mistlefoe by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves by Glory Edim

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.75

I inhaled this. So good and so happy to have these stories. I mainly read the ebook, but I listened to the audiobook a little and I didn’t love the male voice. These stories add depth and closure to the duology in a beautiful way. I am so happy this exists, and I enjoyed meeting these characters again! 

Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality by Eliot Schrefer

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Excellent science writing that is fun, interesting, and nuanced. As a scholar with historically marginalized identities, this was inspirational, and I hope it inspires future diverse scientists. 

How to Train Your Goblin King by Erin Vere

adventurous challenging funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I thought the world-building was interesting. Loved the melanated main protagonist and queen. The character development and love connection were shaky for me, but I'm looking forward to future works by this author.

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

adventurous emotional 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

3.75

Fun enemies to lovers book. I read this on my Kindle and loved all the plants & and female friendships.

All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.25

Finna by Nino Cipri

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

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

3.75