stefaniacg's reviews
459 reviews

Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb

adventurous challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Despite it's erratic pacing, I really enjoyed most of it (the elderlings lore, the places found in the quest). What I didn't enjoy was the resolution — it felt convoluted and some things that happened seemed particularly conveniet. Otherwise, it would be a 4 star read for me.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

adventurous emotional fast-paced

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

2.5

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
Did not finish book. Stopped at 90%.

"We can't keep... doing this, past this week. We tried it, it was amazing, it's done and over." 🫠 

oh no, we absolutely can't keep doing this thing that feels so good and amazing. what, are we healthy adults capable of making mature decisions about our love lives? no, sir. that's not how this trope happens.

I'm so freaking tired.

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.

The characters are one dimensional and the plot is a series of magical happenings to showcase how magical the world is. I was trying to power through it, but it all became quite boring. 

I need a little bit more heart in my cozy readings, I guess.

Dog Songs by Mary Oliver

inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

3.25

A Tale of Two Families by Dodie Smith

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

I absolutely love her writing, so this was a joy to read. But at the same time I'm very conflicted about George's character and how everyone is ok with making excuses for his behavior.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0