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9 reviews
A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet by Sarah Jaquette Ray
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Dark Heart of Florence by Tasha Alexander
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
This is my first read in the Lady Emily series - it was a quick mystery that really took advantage of its setting, offering dual narratives in both early 20th century and late 15th century Florence, Italy. The main character is feisty and likable, there’s lots of quick banter and the pacing is perfect. This a great escape for those needing a more cozy, easy mystery and some armchair travel during these locked-down days. I’ll probably seek out other titles in the series set in locations I’ve been for a future quick/fun read. Full review forthcoming for the Historical Novels Review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Violence, and Medical trauma
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis by Katharine K. Wilkinson, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor
inspiring
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
This wasn’t for me. I was initially drawn to this novel due to its setting (Japanese-occupied China during WWII), but the writing didn’t lean into the setting as much as I wanted. Instead, we follow the lives of a student and teacher at an English-run boarding school as they find themselves interred as prisoners. Quick jumps between these two narratives make the pace fast and the story readable, but I wished it sat more with the complexities and emotions inherent in this setting. Dark plot points but ultimately hopeful, readers looking for a fast, character-driven story may enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Rape