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Star Trek: Lower Decks - Warp Your Own Way by Ryan North, Chris Fenoglio
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It was really nice seeing the crew again for one more adventure. The writing and art are so spot-on it was like watching a time-loop episode of the show. The story worked so well in this choose-your-own-adventure book format, and it was fun figuring things out as I went down the paths. The ending was really beautiful too. My only complaint is that I wish there was a bit more Boimler, but I guess it was cool that different characters got their time on the page.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Really just telling a story without much reflection or trying to convey why any of it is so important. And the stuff about hearing the voice of the Holy Ghost was kinda too much for me.
Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not by Zoe Thorogood
2.0
While travelling to perform music, Alex and Steph meet a girl named Lily who can take people's memories from them. It got a lot darker than I expected. I like the premise, but I didn't think the pacing was very good. Each plot point felt like it was over too quickly and too easily. We didn't even get to learn about most of the memories Lily took.
I also wish we got more Ryan. He has this random girlfriend who Steph and Alex don't even know about??? I would've loved to see Alex and Steph keeping in touch with their Haven friends in general. I definitely would've preferred that over getting Chloe and Rachel. The world has had more than enough of Chloe Price. I thought this was supposed to be a True Colors story, but it seems to reference the first game more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Zodiac Rising by Katie Zhao
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Not feeling it. The characters are boring and I don't wanna have to deal with relationship drama this early in the story.
The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
I find the sexism really annoying and preachy, and I don't care about the characters. I know the brother is not supposed to be likable, but I think he's overly gross and incompetent. He talks to his sister about how he wants women to get down on their knees with mouths open for him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
DNF 15% in. You really had to start with a history lesson AND a prologue and then still info dump about past events in chapter 1? Five chapters later and I'm still bored. I don't care for the characters or for Nova's cringey one-liners ("sorry, I was too busy daydreaming about your funeral").
The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay Ramos by Melissa de la Cruz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
The guy is instantly attracted to her and believes in love at first sight.
A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.
DNF at 46%. The story feels really slow. Manisha doesn't even become the "monster" until about a third into the book. I also don't feel anything between the two leads. I think this is a book that prioritizes conveying a message over developing its characters. And that message is basically that life is unfair for women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual assault