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76 reviews
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher
dark
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? It's complicated
4.5
Really solid second book in this series! I got through it in like, 3 one hour reading sessions, and couldn’t wait to pick it up again. Spooky and grim, but the odd collection of character make it so much fun to read. Definitely worth a read if you enjoyed What Moves the Dead!
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
dark
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Let Him in by William Friend
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
i feel like it took until 60% of the way through for anything to happen. ending felt abrupt and without much explanation, which isnt necessary but in a thriller where the whole conceit is “oooo whats happening in the house” i would KINDA like to know what happened in a bit more detail?? also not a fan of the “twin sister of the dead wife ending up with the husband and her being pregnant at the end” trope. as my friend so accurately said, ✨ew✨
Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture by Sara Petersen
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
A mix of informative content and personal reflection, which was not really what I came to this book for. Like many others, I was a bit confused at the complete lack of discussion about how the kids of these mom influencers feel about being center stage in a lot of mommy influencer content. Also, lots of repeated info throughout, I think another round of editing for conciseness would have done wonders for this book.
Terrariums: Bring Nature Into Your Home by Mathilde Lelievre
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
Solid instructional book! Beautiful photography throughout, nice examples of various types of terrariums one could make. Would have liked a but more care information on some of the plants that were highlighted, but overall a great primer!
Flamer by Mike Curato
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
wish i had something like this when i was younger. i’m glad the queer kids now do.
Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall
emotional
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? No
5.0
The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
it sure is. a book. listen to it on audio book with my partner, and we had fun with it, mostly because the narrator did a pretty fun Italian accent for the Salvatori family and Elena is so annoying that we both just looked at each other and groaned. it was quick at least haha