t_a_timothys's reviews
55 reviews

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

medium-paced

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

5.0

I can't stop thinking about how love leaves its fingerprints behind. 

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

4.0

Very well executed. I can't say that I have much to complain about other than the villains being uninteresting. It never exceeded my expectations, but it was a very enjoyable read. Honestly my biggest complaint is that it sets up what seems like a more interesting book than it is.

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

emotional 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

4.5

The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0