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The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Kvinden i buret by Jussi Adler-Olsen
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-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
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Dracula Daily by Bram Stoker
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I originally read this sometime around when it came out and judged it pretty harshly. I've now reread it and I've found that while Black's writing isn't for me, I do think she's gotten significantly better at writing since her first books.
The good:
Like so many others before me, I find the cruelty of the fairies fascinating. I loved to watch Jude slowly go to more and more extreme lengths just to prove a point. Also, I never turn down a lesbian couple even if it's just a tiny side couple. Her straight forward storytelling makes it easy to digest the whole book pretty fast and her characters are becoming more likable.
The bad:
I still think Black isn't my author. I think the plots of her books are often way too easy to see through, and her romance is completely unbelievable. For this particular book, I heavily disliked the 1st person narrator style. I just don't think it did the book any justice at all.
Would I read it again? Probably, yes, but it's not the first book I'd reach for the moment I'm in the mood for a reread.
The good:
Like so many others before me, I find the cruelty of the fairies fascinating. I loved to watch Jude slowly go to more and more extreme lengths just to prove a point. Also, I never turn down a lesbian couple even if it's just a tiny side couple. Her straight forward storytelling makes it easy to digest the whole book pretty fast and her characters are becoming more likable.
The bad:
I still think Black isn't my author. I think the plots of her books are often way too easy to see through, and her romance is completely unbelievable. For this particular book, I heavily disliked the 1st person narrator style. I just don't think it did the book any justice at all.
Would I read it again? Probably, yes, but it's not the first book I'd reach for the moment I'm in the mood for a reread.
The Forester by Blaine D. Arden
challenging
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? No
2.0
It had an interesting plot but it was just not my thing.
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I can't say this book is flawless but I read it in a single day. It's my first "read in one day" book. It was so good! My shoulders hurt now and going back to reality feels a little off, like it's not quite real. It was that good.
The good:
Everything. I love that we're dealing with a disabled character who remains disabled throughout the book. I love the dynamics between Rhen, Grey and Harper. And Jake and Noah!!
The bad:
I wish Harper's disability was mentioned more. It sometimes felt it was forgotten for long stretches of time even when it would have affected something in the story.
I will read this again, I'm very, very sure of that!
The good:
Everything. I love that we're dealing with a disabled character who remains disabled throughout the book. I love the dynamics between Rhen, Grey and Harper. And Jake and Noah!!
The bad:
I wish Harper's disability was mentioned more. It sometimes felt it was forgotten for long stretches of time even when it would have affected something in the story.
I will read this again, I'm very, very sure of that!