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16 reviews
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
I just really don't like the use of rape as a plot device.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I enjoy the urban fantasy setting of this series. Overall pretty good, but once again some of the treatment of Mercy's indigenous heritage has not aged well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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? No
4.0
This was a really fun fantasy romp. The main character is really strong and I appreciate that they minimize her "strong woman" stereotyping.
Biggest criticism is some of the discussion around the MCs indigenous heritage has NOT aged well.
Biggest criticism is some of the discussion around the MCs indigenous heritage has NOT aged well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The plot was a bit hard to follow, but I really liked the characters and it started me on a binge of the series, so...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
This book was like a balm for my heart. It made me nostalgic for places I’ve never been and people who don’t exist. The story is a love letter to the people who stick with you through thick and thin even when your lives are completely different. Told in turns from past to present, this is almost a perfect romance in my opinion: it’s heart-achingly sweet without being trite and tense without being dramatic. Not to mention the banter is really funny. There is some open-door spice.
It does rely a bit on miscommunication, but I felt it worked because there are real, character-driven reasons they don’t tell each other some things, and it’s not just that they’re mad or throwing a fit.
My only criticism is that the ending got a little long, but there are so many (very well-developed) characters, with hopes and challenges of their own, and each gets their moment to cry and grow, so I will forgive it.
Overall fantastic, would highly recommend. It’s the kind of book I wish I could re-read for the first time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, it is living in my head rent-free.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use and Sexual assault