zoe_reads87's reviews
58 reviews

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

The Way of the Witch: A Path to Spirituality and Self-Empowerment by Sally Morningstar

informative slow-paced

3.0

Swashbucklers by Dan Hanks

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.25

Sometimes People Die by Simon Stephenson

challenging dark informative reflective 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

5.0

I finished this book in 2 sittings as I struggled to put it down.

I actually enjoyed the random pages talking about actual medical serial killers and found them fascinating and informative but can see why others may find them a little annoying.

It was nice to see a different take on drug addiction too. Seeing that it could affect anyone, even a high standing doctor.

Talking with Female Serial Killers: A chilling study of the most evil women in the world by Christopher Berry-Dee
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.

I really wanted to enjoy this book as much as the other books I’ve read from this author. However the constant book plugging rather his other books rather than going into details of the women in the book really annoyed me. Also why have a picture of Myra Hindley on the front cover if you’re book doesn’t even talk about her? 
Added to that the constant fat shaming of the women it’s a no for me. 

Winter's Gifts by Ben Aaronovitch

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I wasn’t sure id enjoy this as I struggled with the other novellas. However I really did get into it and managed to read it in one sitting. Definitely darker than usual which I liked, it had a horror feel to it which is perfect for a rainy October read. It was fun getting to learn more about Kimberly too and the little phone call with Peter made me smile. I hope we get more stories set with Kimberly. 

Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch

adventurous funny mysterious 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

5.0

False Value by Ben Aaronovitch

adventurous funny mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

The October Man by Ben Aaronovitch

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

Probably my least favourite book in this series. Last time I tried to read it I couldn’t finish it but I managed to this time. I did enjoy the random mentions of Peter Grant.