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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Strange happenings are occurring all around Lunette. Prince Cricket decides to take matters into his own hands. Accompanied by his loyal knight, Ignacia, he's determined to solve the mysteries threatening his kingdom's fate.
The prologue recounts Cricket's story, written with the beauty of a legend lost in time.
Following a charismatic queer elf (not me) with a sincere dimpled smile, it's a sweet and funny tale of found family and determination. Filled with cute encounters with a dashing white night, lovers of the grumpy/sunshine trope may find it captivating.
The prologue recounts Cricket's story, written with the beauty of a legend lost in time.
Following a charismatic queer elf (not me) with a sincere dimpled smile, it's a sweet and funny tale of found family and determination. Filled with cute encounters with a dashing white night, lovers of the grumpy/sunshine trope may find it captivating.
"People love me! I'm very lovable! Lovable and cute."
-Prince Cricket
(I'm still not convinced Cricket isn't based on myself.)
There's not a lot of action, but enough mystique to trap you in. The author seemed to have fun writing interactions between Prince Cricket and his sisters/best friends.
I loved this book. It made me feel all mushy and keep thinking about the characters even after the end. Fortunately, Cricket's story is still not over.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Violence, Vomit
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
In the vein of a classic D&D campaign, a ragtag lot get together to go into their first adventure. Will they be able to defeat whatever is causing the villagers to get lost in the forest at night?
Anyone who's into TTRPGs can find a familiar story in the Dragons In Dungeons series. Working with unhelpful team members, dealing with uncooperative NPCs, and swinging weapons before giving diplomacy a chance. I found each character more irritating than the last one, although I found the "grass trolls" appealing, whatever that says about me.
This low-stakes story is full of misunderstandings, shenanigans, and head-smashing. Get it if you're looking for a fun and quick read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence
Moderate: Death, Vomit
Minor: Xenophobia, Alcohol
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Balagir is resourceful and tenacious. In a world of perpetual danger, his wits are his best weapon. Essential in a heavily character-centred story, he is a character you can root for.
This book is mysterious, captivating, and written elegantly without falling into purple prose. This is my first dive into LitRPG, and I'm having trouble believing other works will reach this level of craftsmanship. I loved every second of it. I'm eager to keep reading this author's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death, Gore, Xenophobia, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Sexual content, War
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a trans person myself, I was intrigued by this book. Getting your body to look the way you feel inside sounds terrific.
Trying different eye colours, heights, body types, and even genders, students are expected to find who they really are and how their bodies can represent them.
Stereotypes are a sort of cultural shortcut that is partly created by our minds, but which are primarily taught over generations.
Going through racial and gender prejudice, the characters are supposed to become more empathic and question their own biases.
For all this class expects to teach them, our main character, Blake Trudeau, spends the course playing their different changes as they think they're supposed to act. They are finally called out, and there wasn't much process into it as the classes are ending soon.
For a book that tries to be open-minded about diversity, in a magic world where discrimination is not supposed to be as prominent as in the mortal world, they still mix gender and sex.
There seems to be a set-up for future books in the series as not every question is answered, but as far as I know, this is standalone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Racism, Transphobia, Outing
Minor: Rape
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The story is told from the perspective of two traumatized and insecure teenagers. Awkward moments ensured. Their interactions are wholesome but somewhat repetitive, with them over apologizing to one another. It was refreshing reading a YA novel where the relationship between the MCs isn't romantic.
The world is fleshed out, and I'd love to learn more about it. The worldbuilding, however, wasn't subtle, done in short info dumps.
The book would benefit from an editor. Some paragraphs could be removed without affecting the story, and some scenes lack follow-up. Most notable, ellipses are overused.
There are unexpected twists, and a minor cliffhanger to keep you intrigued. But the worldbuilding and characters are enough to get me invested in the series.
The world is fleshed out, and I'd love to learn more about it. The worldbuilding, however, wasn't subtle, done in short info dumps.
The book would benefit from an editor. Some paragraphs could be removed without affecting the story, and some scenes lack follow-up. Most notable, ellipses are overused.
There are unexpected twists, and a minor cliffhanger to keep you intrigued. But the worldbuilding and characters are enough to get me invested in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Genocide, Torture, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This whimsical and emotional graphic novel has a fairytale feel. The main character is jealous of losing her brother's attention to his new wife, but she is also selfless and loves her family. Some elements could've been expanded more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Sexism, Pregnancy
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lee Lai paints an authentic depiction of two women in the search for self, dealing with mental illness, their relationship, parenting, and family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Moderate: Racism, Transphobia, Lesbophobia
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
Cat Rector never fails to bring tears with her accurate renditions of human emotions, even when her characters are eternal gods.
*Spoilers for The Goddess of Nothing At All.*
After the events of Ragnarok, the gods try to rebuild their lives/afterlives while dealing with grief and guilt. Sigyn's daddy issues resurface, as we already know most problems in the realms are indirect consequences of Odin's manipulation. Loki remains one of the most complex characters I've read in fiction, deeply flawed but endearing.
I liked the addition of modernists (recently deceased humans), who bring new technologies and practices to gods who've lived for millennia. Working together to build a utopic city.
Regrets, memories, and the small pleasures of the living are depicted from snippets of the dead.
Full of informed queer representation, this book is about healing from trauma, companionship, and forgiveness.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
*Spoilers for The Goddess of Nothing At All.*
After the events of Ragnarok, the gods try to rebuild their lives/afterlives while dealing with grief and guilt. Sigyn's daddy issues resurface, as we already know most problems in the realms are indirect consequences of Odin's manipulation. Loki remains one of the most complex characters I've read in fiction, deeply flawed but endearing.
I liked the addition of modernists (recently deceased humans), who bring new technologies and practices to gods who've lived for millennia. Working together to build a utopic city.
Regrets, memories, and the small pleasures of the living are depicted from snippets of the dead.
Full of informed queer representation, this book is about healing from trauma, companionship, and forgiveness.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Torture, Xenophobia, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, War
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Medical content
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
Cute, fun, and full of heart.
Pearson's illustrations are consolidating into a more evocative and refined style.
Pearson's illustrations are consolidating into a more evocative and refined style.
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
With a charming array of characters, Legends & Lattes manages to keep you excited with an update on a coffee shop's menu. Now I want to try every pastry mentioned in the book.
I love how they get to create these aromatic beverages ahead of their time thanks to gnomish ingenuity. Oh, the magic of gnomish technology!
There's a blooming romance, but I didn't catch the chemistry the rest of the characters seemed to. In the end, this is not a romantic story, but one of found family and new chapters.
I love how they get to create these aromatic beverages ahead of their time thanks to gnomish ingenuity. Oh, the magic of gnomish technology!
There's a blooming romance, but I didn't catch the chemistry the rest of the characters seemed to. In the end, this is not a romantic story, but one of found family and new chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Death, Violence