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34 reviews
Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal Age Of Resistance by Jeffrey Addiss, Nicole Andelfinger
3.75
Not really the prequel comic I was hoping for, but more Datk Crystal content is always welcome :)
A Well Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy by Tia Levings
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Baron 1898 by Jacques Vriens
adventurous
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? Yes
2.5
Really disappointed with the story.
It was a too sparce addition to the themeing of the roller coaster, was riddled with stereotypes, and the subplot of the two friends was weirdly adult written for such a young audience.
Nice illustrations though, it is still a nice souvenir.
It was a too sparce addition to the themeing of the roller coaster, was riddled with stereotypes, and the subplot of the two friends was weirdly adult written for such a young audience.
Nice illustrations though, it is still a nice souvenir.
The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I knew nothing of this story.
But what a heartbreak was this.
What a brave book.
But what a heartbreak was this.
What a brave book.
Snowglobe by Amy Wilson
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a great magical middle-grade book!
But you don't look autistic at all by Bianca Toeps
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.5
Did I just finish this in 2 days?
Yes.
Very quick, but very informative and personal.
Yes.
Very quick, but very informative and personal.
The Mossheart's Promise by Rebecca Mix
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
This is a hard book to rate!
My expectations were a bit wrong for this book, I expected a cozy relaxing fantasy, but the stakes were really high, there was a lot of hurt, and a lot of unkind characters.
But the world and the myths were really good, and I'm curious about how the story will continue.
My expectations were a bit wrong for this book, I expected a cozy relaxing fantasy, but the stakes were really high, there was a lot of hurt, and a lot of unkind characters.
But the world and the myths were really good, and I'm curious about how the story will continue.
The Shadow Glass by Josh Winning
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
4.75
Everyone who is nostaglic towards the Dark Crystal should read this.
Loved all the snippets of movienerd culture between the chapters, and the story itself was awesome!
Loved all the snippets of movienerd culture between the chapters, and the story itself was awesome!
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
I love a quirky book, but this was almost too quirky?
It was like a more random version of Alice in Wonderland.
I thought it was fun, but maybe my anticipation was a bit too high for this one.
It was like a more random version of Alice in Wonderland.
I thought it was fun, but maybe my anticipation was a bit too high for this one.