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Wool by Hugh Howey
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
That secret was a powerful drug. He only knew to do what he was told.
Wool is a tightly wound novel about the limits and capacity of human hope and survival. This book got off to a slow start and I struggled to want to keep reading. However, once the action kicked in, I realized how tightly wound this novel was, and the horror and action made me giddy with entertainment. If you’re looking for a similar vibe, I would definitely recommend the Wayward Pines trilogy by Blake Crouch.
Wool is a tightly wound novel about the limits and capacity of human hope and survival. This book got off to a slow start and I struggled to want to keep reading. However, once the action kicked in, I realized how tightly wound this novel was, and the horror and action made me giddy with entertainment. If you’re looking for a similar vibe, I would definitely recommend the Wayward Pines trilogy by Blake Crouch.
Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“If you can destroy a thing, I suppose you can be said to rule it.”
I just love Martha Wells. This book is wildly imaginative and there is plenty to linger and look at while you adventure alongside the cast. Fundamental questions about the utility of religion are asked and although the middle wanes a bit, the beginning and end are deeply satisfying and compelling.
I just love Martha Wells. This book is wildly imaginative and there is plenty to linger and look at while you adventure alongside the cast. Fundamental questions about the utility of religion are asked and although the middle wanes a bit, the beginning and end are deeply satisfying and compelling.
The Cloud of Unknowing by
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Anonymous brilliantly critiques and explores how we are to live as fleshly creatures on loan to earth from heaven. At times, this felt a little repetitive or under explored, but overall this is a quintessential mystic text.
A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Leaving first has always been her greatest gift.
This was my first foray into JT Ellison and I found her reminiscent of Emily Henry’s approach to romance. Her characters and storylines are rich and deeper beyond the main plot. I saw the very last twist coming as well as the twist aboutRiley being Columbia’s daughter but even with those twists identified, I loved this because the world building was so rich and fun. I’m excited to explore more of Ellison’s worlds and works.
This was my first foray into JT Ellison and I found her reminiscent of Emily Henry’s approach to romance. Her characters and storylines are rich and deeper beyond the main plot. I saw the very last twist coming as well as the twist about
Hurt Mountain by Angela Crook
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I found this plot to be too rushed, the characters too hallmark, and the twists nonexistent. Genuinely didn’t enjoy reading this.
Sorry I remembered one other thing I want to rant about.
It was CRAZY that Lisa just left . Wild. And then Olivia called Brandon in a panic and he stopped to brush his teeth??? Hello??? Like I just don’t feel like any of the characters made a logical choice the whole book. It was just very odd.
Sorry I remembered one other thing I want to rant about.
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
To be nightbitch meant to always be on guard. To doubt, confront, critique, and question.
This was weird. I love weird. But I honestly felt like this was a little over explained. I wanted something a little weirder if I’m honest. If you liked this but wanted more I definitely recommend Open Throat.
This was weird. I love weird. But I honestly felt like this was a little over explained. I wanted something a little weirder if I’m honest. If you liked this but wanted more I definitely recommend Open Throat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
5.0
I originally picked this book up because I loved The Kite Runner. Quickly though, A Thousand Splendid Suns surpassed it as one of my favorites. Hosseini, only as he could, paints a simultaneously ugly and beautiful picture of a war torn Afghanistan, and the people who call it home. The ending was by far my favorite as Hosseini tied up all the loose ends. His characters are some of the richest and well developed in literature, and the plot knows when to move and when to linger. It is, dare I say, perfect, and should be required reading for the entire human race.