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Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Chapter 82 demolished me.
Gleanings by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by David Wong
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Book 14 of 2023: Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by David Wong (jason pargin).
As a Zoey, I have to rep my fellow Zoey’s. Especially when they are haphazardly flung into dystopian chaos. Not the strongest female lead in a novel but I’ll take it for what it’s worth. My cat too drives the plot of my life. It definitely leans heavily into shock value and crassness and Zoey reads like a young adult written by a middle aged man but Christy Carlson Romano (Kim Possible) does fun voice acting in the audio book to really help bring this world to life despite its flaws. 2.5 ⭐️ because I enjoyed good portions of it but it’s not a reread.
I mostly bought this series for the titles of the next two books “Zoey Punches the Future in the D—“ and “Zoey is too Drunk for this Dystopia.”
As a Zoey, I have to rep my fellow Zoey’s. Especially when they are haphazardly flung into dystopian chaos. Not the strongest female lead in a novel but I’ll take it for what it’s worth. My cat too drives the plot of my life. It definitely leans heavily into shock value and crassness and Zoey reads like a young adult written by a middle aged man but Christy Carlson Romano (Kim Possible) does fun voice acting in the audio book to really help bring this world to life despite its flaws. 2.5 ⭐️ because I enjoyed good portions of it but it’s not a reread.
I mostly bought this series for the titles of the next two books “Zoey Punches the Future in the D—“ and “Zoey is too Drunk for this Dystopia.”
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Death, Abandonment, Sexual violence, Sexism, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Violence, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gun violence, Blood, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Didn’t check content warnings. My own fault on this one, the story itself was highly recommended so I neglected my own due diligence.
Detailed & graphic SA with a firearm. Inserted into pregnant woman as she begs for her unborn fetus’ (demon child but even still) life.
It is entirely plot related and necessary and if you can stomach it, Stephen King is a phenomenal visual writer but I personally can’t handle it to that degree.
It is entirely plot related and necessary and if you can stomach it, Stephen King is a phenomenal visual writer but I personally can’t handle it to that degree.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Rape, Suicide, and Gun violence
Moderate: Violence
All These Worlds by Dennis E. Taylor
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book 1 for 2023 - finally getting around to finishing out the Bobiverse. This is book 3 of the series, and honestly, I’m glad that certain bits came to a close. I won’t spoil as I know a friend or two intending to read this series but I will say I’m happy for my two favorite Bobs.
Demon Bane by Jeff Sproul
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Demon Bane is a sci-fi fantasy adventure where you follow Mira Jacobs, a phoenix, as she attempts to hunt down a demon known as, The Thresher. The first time I read through the book, I had a few minor issues with it which, for the most part, were edited out in the revised edition that Jeff Sproul has posted now. Being as this book is a part of a series, there were some questions left unanswered by the end of the book which leaves you eagerly anticipating the next. However, this book also works well as a stand-alone read, having given much thought and explanation to the universe and the characters within it. Sproul’s development of the characters personalities throughout leaves you attached to them, no matter how brief your encounter is with them, which is a very powerful skill he takes full advantage of.
Although there are some pacing issues in the beginning of the story, if you can push through those you will have yourself an unforgettable universe to enjoy. The only issue that I had with the story itself is that Mira is awful at her job. The beginning of the book was a bit of a drag through as Sproul introduced his universe. Being placed immediately into the action, you would think that you will be getting a fast paced introduction. However, the whole beginning chapters slow down the pace as Mira is forced to backtrack, establishing my main issue, which would momentarily take me out of the universe in frustration; Mira sucks at her job. To an extent, it is understandable seeing her situation, but there were definitely parts where I was screaming at the text angrily wanting to shake Mira and tell her not to do this, or not to trust them so easily, etc. Not enough of an issue, by any means, to warrant less than a 5 star recommendation of the book and eagerly encourage anyone to pick it up. Demon Bane and the Sinphoria universe has me drawn in and I can’t wait to see what Sproul does with it next!
Although there are some pacing issues in the beginning of the story, if you can push through those you will have yourself an unforgettable universe to enjoy. The only issue that I had with the story itself is that Mira is awful at her job. The beginning of the book was a bit of a drag through as Sproul introduced his universe. Being placed immediately into the action, you would think that you will be getting a fast paced introduction. However, the whole beginning chapters slow down the pace as Mira is forced to backtrack, establishing my main issue, which would momentarily take me out of the universe in frustration; Mira sucks at her job. To an extent, it is understandable seeing her situation, but there were definitely parts where I was screaming at the text angrily wanting to shake Mira and tell her not to do this, or not to trust them so easily, etc. Not enough of an issue, by any means, to warrant less than a 5 star recommendation of the book and eagerly encourage anyone to pick it up. Demon Bane and the Sinphoria universe has me drawn in and I can’t wait to see what Sproul does with it next!
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