victoriafrombookclub's reviews
89 reviews

Brother Sleep by Aldo Amparán

dark emotional reflective sad

4.0

Before the Ruins by Victoria Gosling

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

4.75

China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

2.25

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

dark hopeful slow-paced

4.5

Beautifully written and a satisfying ending. The pacing is slow, especially in the first half, which gives plenty of space for the vibes, setting, and characters to unfurl. When the plot picks up, I really got into it, but it took a little while.

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous medium-paced

3.25

Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? by Zach Zimmerman

funny fast-paced

3.0

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5