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Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
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? It's complicated
4.5
Unlike any sci-fi book I've ever read. It broke my brain in the best way.
The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness, and Ethics, Second Edition by Arthur W. Frank
5.0
This is exactly what I needed to remotivate me to write my grant application!
Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto
emotional
fast-paced
4.75
Like a Hawaiian Ocean's 8 in space but make it more trans and queer. A delightful romp.
The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A slow, moody novel about family lore, the ties that bind us and that we choose. This book tries to make a commentary about enmeshment and free will, about love, trauma, and need, but it all gets a bit muddy (pun intended). The ending and Percy's part leading to it where he alludes to maybe having engaged in sexual activity or at least desiring with his undead bog mother was particularly troubling.
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
4.25
It always takes me forever to get into these books, but once I'm in everything is so heartfelt. Maybe I'll get it right with Human Rights. 😅