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The Reckoning of Roku by Randy Ribay
slow-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
This is definitely a character-focused story. While I love the characters' interactions, I do feel like the focus on character building made the plot feel really slow. I also wish Sozin was a more complex character. But it was cool to see Roku's struggles with detachment from the Fire Nation. I also really love Gyatso and his friendship with Roku. It was nice to see some Filipino culture incorporated too.
Sacred Hospitality by Olivie Blake
slow-paced
3.0
I read for the nicolibby parts, but it was mostly just them being immature and unable to work together.
Spider-Man: Fake Red by Yusuke Osawa
3.0
It's ok. Nothing particularly memorable. It was cool to see Silk though.
One thing that bothers me is that there's a table of contents and Easter egg breakdown that reference page numbers, but the pages are not actually numbered.
One thing that bothers me is that there's a table of contents and Easter egg breakdown that reference page numbers, but the pages are not actually numbered.
Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Similar to the type of fanfiction I like to read, it was an interesting exploration of what two people bring out in each other, without much of an actual plot. I did start to lose interest in the last quarter because I was getting tired of Regan and of feeling like something was wrong despite nothing really happening, but ultimately I enjoyed the book as a whole. The acknowledgements were really powerful too.
The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim
- 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
The story really dragged on. I was excited for Seryu to be a more prominent character, but I didn't like his role in this story.
The Mask of Haliya by Kaitlyn Fajilan, Jenapher Zheng
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Beautiful and gripping story. I read it in one sitting. I really care about the characters and I'm excited to see what happens next.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse and Drug abuse
A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was interesting enough. I did feel like the wording was awkward in a lot of places but it was ok.
Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I was really tempted to DNF in the beginning because of how annoying the characters were. Jack was neglecting his student body president responsibilities, and Vi refused to accept that you actually have to be nice to people if you want anyone to like you. But Jack does get better throughout the book, and his motivations are very clear. Vi only gets a little more tolerable, and her decisions make no sense.
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
There are two many POVs. It's pointless to have all six because they are traveling in pairs, so there could have been just three. It's also redundant because sometimes we get something from someone's thoughts, and then again when they say it out loud to another character. Romance seens very prevalent, but I don't care for any of yhe pairings. The characters are also not interesting enough for me to look past their shitty actions and views, like Euyun thinking a place is crazy for allowing women to inherit the throne.
Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
not compelling enough and got spoiled for a review