turtlesaurus's reviews
67 reviews

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

Not enjoying the read. Not well written. 

A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

Will return to

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.

Not feeling it. 

A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

adventurous 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? No

4.75

Templar by Jordan Mechner

adventurous funny informative tense 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? No

4.5

The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.

Want to read more from the POC voice

Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere by Maria Bamford

dark funny informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 49%.

Will return to; library loan due

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

Not feeling it. Kind of had a "Twilight" feel to it that didn't make me want more.