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A Bump in Boohail by Kimberly Lemming
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Holly Jolly Mess by C.M. Nascosta
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
This was cute and sweet and i want 100 more pages of it
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
Overall I liked this book a lot. It was dark and atmospheric with the perfect amount of horror thrown in. I liked Immanuel as the main character and thought the relationship with Ezra felt so natural.
There were a couple things that fell a little flat for me. For one thing I thought the witches themselves were underutilized. I also would have liked to see a little more depth in the side characters.
There were a couple things that fell a little flat for me. For one thing I thought the witches themselves were underutilized. I also would have liked to see a little more depth in the side characters.
Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
I feel raw after reading this. I guessed some of where it was going but most of it i was on the edge of my seat trying to figure it out. What a kick off to the second half of the cosmere.
The Maleficent Faerie by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
I enjoyed this a lot! Definitely one of the better sleeping beauty retelling I've read. It had a nice balance of spice to plot and I enjoyed the characters dynamic.
It was especially refreshing to have a mald take on the submissive role and it was done so well.
I do think some of this could have been edited down and some scenes were unless but still a great standalone fantasy romance.
It was especially refreshing to have a mald take on the submissive role and it was done so well.
I do think some of this could have been edited down and some scenes were unless but still a great standalone fantasy romance.
Love Thy Neighbor: A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America by Ayaz Virji
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was so incredibly moving to read and sadly still so very relevant in light of the recent election. The way Dr. Virji speaks i really think could change people's minds and I highly recommend reading it if you voted for Trump just to understand the other side.
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
emotional
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
I am sad to say i think this is the weakest in the trilogy. After being completely blown away by the first two I was really excited for this one but I just found that it was lacking something.
1. I expected Hassa to be in this book way more than she was.
2. I didn't feel as devastated for the characters the way I did in the battle drum
3. The pacing felt a little all over the place.
Overall I still enjoyed it and a absolutely still recommend the trilogy.
1. I expected Hassa to be in this book way more than she was.
2. I didn't feel as devastated for the characters the way I did in the battle drum
3. The pacing felt a little all over the place.
Overall I still enjoyed it and a absolutely still recommend the trilogy.
Settling Boonesborough: Journals, Letters, and Other Documents 1775 by Harry G. Enoch, Anne Crabb
informative
slow-paced
3.0
A little dry. Mostly felt like a list of names and dates rather than going in depth in any part. But still good info.