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Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda
dark
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.5
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Got as an eARC from Netgalley. There was a lot I liked about this book. The characters were all endearing. I love an enchanted forest, even when it’s beyond creepy. I nailed down the plot twist about halfway through but it wasn’t so obvious that it was ridiculous that our main character didn’t know.
I feel conflicted about the ending as it’s vague and not many questions were solidly answered. There was also a fakeout that happens near the end that almost soured my whole reading experience. But, overall I enjoyed reading Don’t Let the Forest In and think it’s a really good October read.
I feel conflicted about the ending as it’s vague and not many questions were solidly answered. There was also a fakeout that happens near the end that almost soured my whole reading experience. But, overall I enjoyed reading Don’t Let the Forest In and think it’s a really good October read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Eating disorder, and Death
Moderate: Body horror, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
informative
5.0
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This memoir had me sobbing.
The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars. ARC through NetGalley; set to release June 4, 2024.
I immensely enjoyed this! The synopsis mentioned that it was like a KDrama and I felt the writing captured that feeling very well. Some of the moments were silly but fit well into the world. I thought the author did a great job interweaving horror elements into an otherwise lighthearted in tone narrative.
It was cool to get a glimpse of Korean mythology and get a new take on urban fantasy.
I did think that it was a touch too long but the ending was really good which earned it that half-star.
I immensely enjoyed this! The synopsis mentioned that it was like a KDrama and I felt the writing captured that feeling very well. Some of the moments were silly but fit well into the world. I thought the author did a great job interweaving horror elements into an otherwise lighthearted in tone narrative.
It was cool to get a glimpse of Korean mythology and get a new take on urban fantasy.
I did think that it was a touch too long but the ending was really good which earned it that half-star.