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The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As a fan of fantasy, especially dragons, this book ticked all my boxes. The world is complex, the magic is believable, the romance takes the right time, and the dragons are unique. I love the way dragons and humans interact--it reflects actual societal tensions and does make you think 'what if.' The main character's thoughts, meditation techniques and use of magic are interesting, relatable and refreshing. This is one I recommend to all fantasy lovers.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Beautifully terrifying. The brilliance of the writing borders on hyperrealism, even with something as hazy and difficult to describe as scent. It is disgusting, it is relatable, it is revolting, it is human.
There is also some reminiscence of old fairytales, wherein a whole town is taken over by a darkness or enemy.
I couldn't sleep for a couple of nights, but it was still very much a great read.
There is also some reminiscence of old fairytales, wherein a whole town is taken over by a darkness or enemy.
I couldn't sleep for a couple of nights, but it was still very much a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Every Day by David Levithan
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Fantastic premise, agonisingly poor execution. Although there is some exploration of the intricacies of waking up as a different person since birth, the bulk of the book is wasted on a completely unnecessary romance and, by the time the protagonist gets close to understanding how and why that's been happening... the book ends--with more romantic considerations, of course. A complete disappointment. I'm glad I got it from the library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Transphobia, Dysphoria
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying