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The Collectors by Philip Pullman
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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
2.5
The Sandman Vol. 7: Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Power by Naomi Alderman
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I’ve had this book on my TBR for quite some years, and I was excited to finally read it.
It started out as engaging in its ideas and concepts for a future time where women are given the tools to physically overpower men with their bodies, like of like superpowers in a way.
It could’ve been a great dystopia, but in my opinion, the characters were not interesting enough for me, and I didn’t love the repeated content in it (see trigger warnings) and the way it presented women. Maybe it was all a bit lost on me.
After finishing it, I am left with some musings on what the world would be like if the patriarchy was flipped on its head, but the feminism is just a bit basic for me I’m afraid.
Read if you are a fan of dystopian feminism, but I don’t heartily recommend.
It started out as engaging in its ideas and concepts for a future time where women are given the tools to physically overpower men with their bodies, like of like superpowers in a way.
It could’ve been a great dystopia, but in my opinion, the characters were not interesting enough for me, and I didn’t love the repeated content in it (see trigger warnings) and the way it presented women. Maybe it was all a bit lost on me.
After finishing it, I am left with some musings on what the world would be like if the patriarchy was flipped on its head, but the feminism is just a bit basic for me I’m afraid.
Read if you are a fan of dystopian feminism, but I don’t heartily recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Medical trauma, Murder, and War
The Sandman Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections by Neil Gaiman
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Sandman Vol. 5: A Game of You by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-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
3.5
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.0
Kaner has created a really rich and interesting world in this novel. From the beginning I was really intrigued about the world of gods, their forbidden nature, and by life of one of the main characters, Kissen.
It took me a while to really get into the story, but as the different threads of it started to come together I got more and more invested. I listened to the audiobook in tandem with reading a physical copy, and enjoyed that mix a lot.
I liked Kissen’s character a lot, and found her nature really intriguing. I enjoyed the queer rep and the normalisation of queer relationships in this world. The plot is really interesting and progresses at a great pace.
There are still so many questions I have that need answering, and I am looking forward to diving into the sequel in the near future to find out the next steps of these characters.
It took me a while to really get into the story, but as the different threads of it started to come together I got more and more invested. I listened to the audiobook in tandem with reading a physical copy, and enjoyed that mix a lot.
I liked Kissen’s character a lot, and found her nature really intriguing. I enjoyed the queer rep and the normalisation of queer relationships in this world. The plot is really interesting and progresses at a great pace.
There are still so many questions I have that need answering, and I am looking forward to diving into the sequel in the near future to find out the next steps of these characters.
The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Coming back to u one day Magnus don’t worry