wildflowerbrew's reviews
10 reviews

Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

this was one of my favourite books as a child so i was incredibly happy to return to it - the worldbuilding and plot do not disappoint, i found it utterly enchanting. 

my issue however

is daine and numair’s relationship - i know it’s not in this book but it reminded me that it occurs later in the series. it bothers me for 2 reasons
1. i wish we could just have an iconic female lead who didn’t have a love interest. i always wished this for daine growing up as i related to her so heavily
2. most importantly, the age gap and power dynamic are just so grim. there was no need to make daine under 18, writing a student/teacher thing is murky enough ground (personally really dislike this in anything) bc of the power imbalance but making her so young is unnecessary. i didn’t pick up on it as a kid but revisiting this now, im just eugh.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne Eloise

challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

this is truly one of my favourite books that i’ve ever read. i identify strongly with a lot of the authors experiences and felt incredibly well represented, a super cathartic read and so beautifully written 

Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.75

As a huge Tamora Pierce fan - this was good but not her best. Some amazing worldbuilding and scene setting as per norm, characters that I liked already going into the book, fun but a little clunky at times & some weird bits. Overall enjoyable but not sure I’d re read :)

Makeover: Poems by Laurie Bolger

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A lovely pocketful of poems, stuff that seems to purely be a slice of life until you dig into it. Really nicely written and enjoyable to read, one made me very emotional 

George Orwell's 1984: The Graphic Novel by Matyáš Namai, George Orwell

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.25

A morbidly beautiful take on an important and tragic book, wicked art style that lends itself perfectly to the original story. Loved the characterisation 

Artists on Art: How They See, Think & Create by Holly Black

inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

Intriguing and inspiring, a good mix of artists! 

First Test by Tamora Pierce

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.25

The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

emotional mysterious medium-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

4.25

Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

hopeful sad medium-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? No

4.75

A truly beautiful and bittersweet read, got me out of a 2 year reading slump. It reads like a walk around an art gallery.

Goddess Rituals: Invoke the Powers of the Goddesses to Improve Your Life by Roni Jay

informative relaxing fast-paced

4.0

A super laid back and enjoyable book with a good mix of history, myths, and ritual suggestions :) really enjoyed it