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118 reviews
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
adventurous
funny
reflective
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
3.5
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.25
Monsters: What Do We Do With Great Art By Bad People? by Claire Dederer
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Bone Black: Memories of Girlhood by bell hooks
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
I flew through this, what a beautiful and heartbreaking memoir that looks at a young, black girl coming of age. Although there are certain cultural references, the main themes throughout the book is her battle with loneliness, and wanting to be accepted and loved by her family but constantly feeling the odd one out. I felt myself relating, and feel saddened by what she had to endure at such a time in her life when you needed love and support around you.
Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
So much sadness. What a heartbreaking story.
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Great way to start the year by finishing this book. I enjoyed that this book was more slow paced compared to other fantasy’s books I have read, and loved the character development with Fitz. Looking forward to the next book in the series.