victoriafrombookclub's reviews
92 reviews

Two Dark Moons by Avi Silver

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.5

An engaging read, through and through! The plot was a bit predictable at times, but I absolutely loved the main characters and the world that Avi Silver created. The astrology and worldviews Silver created for their fantasy world were interesting, and I look forward to reading the next book about Sohmeng!

Eat a Peach by Gabe Ulla, David Chang

challenging dark informative inspiring fast-paced

4.75

Maybe it's mood today, but I finished reading this book and feel incredibly inspired in my creative pursuits. I highly recommend this book especially if you're interest in Chang's reflections on his culinary career, the world of restaurant culture in the past 20 years, and an honest discussion of mental illness.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide

Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber

challenging informative medium-paced

4.0

Spelling the Tea by Erin Johnson

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, Murder

Minor: Toxic relationship, Stalking

House of Cards by Sudha Murty
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

Not a fan of the writing style

Folktales for Fearless Girls: The Stories We Were Never Told by Myriam Sayalero
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.

Returned to library

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.5

I nearly put this book down without finishing it, but it was the only one I had with me on a weekend trip. I'm glad I finished it because the ending was actually quite good. However, I found the main character annoying for most of the novel. Mixed feelings all around for me!

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I immediately want to re-read this gorgeous novella. Gahhhhhh so well written. Beautiful story. Time travel galore!

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

3.75

The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin

3.5