theminnesotawitch's reviews
48 reviews

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

4.0

Such a fun read. I always enjoy this book.

Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson

5.0

The Electric Heir by Victoria Lee

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

The most wonderful book. Victoria Lee's writing breaks your heart for the characters. The world is fantastically crafted.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Pandemic/Epidemic, Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Violence, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, and Sexual violence

The Fever King by Victoria Lee

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The most phenomenal book I have ever read. A heartbreaking story filled with betrayal, connection, loss, and a wonderful world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Murder, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Child abuse and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Deportation

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

challenging hopeful 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

4.0

A story withstanding time.

The Witches' Devil: Myth and Lore for Modern Cunning by Roger J. Horne

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

A fabulous read with a historical and modern perspective. 

The Devil's Dozen Thirteen Craft Rites of The Old One by Gemma Gary

informative slow-paced

3.5

Perhaps not completely for me, but useful information and interesting background overall!

Cunning Words: a Grimoire of Tales and Magic by Marshall WSL

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75

An excellent grimoire with an innovative structure and form. Teaches the art of magic through story.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, and Blood

Angels Before Man by rafael nicolás

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

A book that blew me away. The prose is beautiful, and the style changes as the protagonist becomes more obsessed with himself. A queer retelling of the fall of angels.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Torture, Death, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Grief, Toxic relationship, Murder, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and War

Othello by William Shakespeare

challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.25

Shakespeare's Othello is about an interracial marriage that becomes quite tragic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexism, Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Misogyny, and Violence