talaskali's reviews
98 reviews

A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense 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? No

5.0

An epic ending to a phenomenal series. I did not want to leave this world or the characters that I got to know along the way. The world building, the politics, all of it. Very well done Jordan (and Sanderson). I will come back.

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

I just love everything that I've read by TJ Klune. The emotional roller-coaster that the author always brings me to. This was beautiful. Klune writes characters as well as their development and relationships in such a convincing way. The story is lovely and the themes of death is handled well. 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Re-reading some of my childhood favourites and this one still holds. I love the concept of this book and how it highlights the morbidity of humankind. It is well-written and kept me engaged throughout. It also had an emotional effect on me, of course. 

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

emotional 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

2.5

To me, this book was very average and okay. I really liked some parts while others just annoyed me. I did not love the characters and it was predictable, which pure romance tend to be. I was not emotionally invested. The writing is quite good as well as the themes discussed.

Jade City by Fonda Lee

challenging tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I very much enjoyed this book. I know that a lot of people have a hard time getting into it and getting to know the characters. However, the politics and the world building in this book is amazing. I think this book really sets up for an interesting series and I am beyond excited for reading book two. 

Fonda Lee's writing is phenomenal.

Kroppen håller räkningen : hjärna, sinne och kropp vid läkning efter psykiskt trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

informative sad slow-paced

4.0

Den här boken är välskriven och tungläst. Inte bara för att det är mycket vetenskaplig information och många knepiga termer, utan för att den dessutom lyfter fram berättelser av olika människors trauma. 

Jag lärde mig otroligt mycket genom den här boken och det jag gillar allra mest är hur hoppfull tonen är. Att du kan gå igenom mycket svåra saker men der finns hopp om Att komma ut på andra sidan och lära om beteenden eller traumarespons. 

The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

challenging lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

This is a very entertaining book series. The writing could be better and both character and enviromental descriptions have some potential for improvements. This is not a book Id read for the literature aspects. Its just fun, engaging and easy to follow. Almost like watching reality TV, you know the production and stuff wont be amazing, but still you get hooked. 

Den nimska flickan by Daniel Braesch
Did not finish book.

Fick DNFa då jag verkligen inte pallade uppläsaren på ljudboken. 

Guld & Förgätmigej by Jessica Otter Hörlin

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

Äntligen en svensk romantasy som är välskriven! Så kände jag när jag la ner den här boken. Jag har varit besviken vid tidigare försök till genren på svenska.

Författaren har ett vackert och beskrivande språk. Karaktärerna är mångfacetterade och har både brister och fina karaktärsdrag. Det skapar ett djup i berättelsen och jag finner mig själv ändra uppfattning längs bokens gång. Det är också välskrivna sexscener vilket annars lätt är någonting som tappar mig under läsning. Det enda jag egentligen skulle önska mer av är mer värld och mer politik, för att det är något som tilltalar mig mycket.  

Jag som läsare hölls engagerad genom hela berättelsen och kände många saker under läsningen. En fantastisk debut och jag kommer ha koll på vad författaren släpper härnäst!

Jag hade kanske skippat att det kom till ett barn också. Men det är en rent personlig åsikt om att barn-tropen inte är min grej.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Violence, War

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

I was not a fan. Not my vibe at all and I had a hard time getting through it. I felt nothing.