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Las durmientes by Camila Valenzuela León
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Me encantó, ya me leí De Bosque y Cenizas y ahora solo quiero leer Nieve Negra. La forma de la escritura es maravillosa <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexism
Furyborn by Claire Legrand
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The setup, magic system and the world building were really good and interesting, it's what pulled me in and what motivates me to read the second part.
Some of the characters I loved others I think weren't fully fleshed out (Simon espacially)He switches personality a lot and his relationship with Eliana kinda just jumps to romance out of nowhere
The pace was slow and there's a while in the middle where not much happens just fights, that got a bit boring, but it didn't bother me that much.
Honestly the book has its flaws but I still enjoyed it throughout so I give it 4☆
Some of the characters I loved others I think weren't fully fleshed out (Simon espacially)
The pace was slow and there's a while in the middle where not much happens just fights, that got a bit boring, but it didn't bother me that much.
Honestly the book has its flaws but I still enjoyed it throughout so I give it 4☆
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault and Torture
A Nuestras Amigas. Sobre la amistad política entre mujeres. by Claudia Korol, Edda Gaviola
challenging
reflective
5.0
No se trata de estar de acuerdo con todo lo expuesto pero es un texto que hace zoom en lo político en lo cotidiano, en el vínculo y me parece una conversación sumamente interesante.
Además, este libro me lo regalo una amiga, y ese gesto me parece poderoso.
Además, este libro me lo regalo una amiga, y ese gesto me parece poderoso.
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
It's hard to rate this book... I quite liked the main plot (Nesta's) and mentally skipped the other big one (the new even bigger threat).
Can't really say much without spoilers, except that the friendships were the best part of the book and the spicy scenes were good too. So now spoilers:
I do not like the pregnancy plot, didn't like it at the end of the last one, hate it more now, also Rhysand and Feyre are going to be awful parents, they made the pact of dying together without even thinking about their child.
I did enjoy the romance aspect between Casian and Nesta (probably enjoyed the sex scenes more than the romance itself but I'm not mad at that), but I wished they weren't mates. I feel like it kinda ruins the hate/attraction thing they have going in the beginning because "they always loved eachother but didn't want to admit it yet". If we ever get the next book about Elain, i hope she doesn't end up with Lucien (even thou I think he's a character with a lot of untouched potential) just so we get a bit of a different story that the mates one.
Rhysand is back to being an asshole in this one, which I don't mind for the book itself but it kinda defeats the purpuse of his hidden golden heart from the previous books so idk how to feel about it
Loved the training and getting to know Gwyn and Emerie (and the house) just wished Mor could've trained them at least a bit instead of only Casian and Azriel. Basically I liked this but it could've been even better.
Can't really say much without spoilers, except that the friendships were the best part of the book and the spicy scenes were good too. So now spoilers:
I did enjoy the romance aspect between Casian and Nesta (probably enjoyed the sex scenes more than the romance itself but I'm not mad at that), but I wished they weren't mates. I feel like it kinda ruins the hate/attraction thing they have going in the beginning because "they always loved eachother but didn't want to admit it yet". If we ever get the next book about Elain, i hope she doesn't end up with Lucien (even thou I think he's a character with a lot of untouched potential) just so we get a bit of a different story that the mates one.
Rhysand is back to being an asshole in this one, which I don't mind for the book itself but it kinda defeats the purpuse of his hidden golden heart from the previous books so idk how to feel about it
Loved the training and getting to know Gwyn and Emerie (and the house) just wished Mor could've trained them at least a bit instead of only Casian and Azriel. Basically I liked this but it could've been even better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual violence
Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I just needed something fast and lighthearted and this was it.
Nothing amazing but really enjoyable overall (although there are some kinda cringey parts)
Nothing amazing but really enjoyable overall (although there are some kinda cringey parts)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism
La sirenita by Topo panda
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Hermoso ♡ una fantasía poliamorosa escrita tiernamente
Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I just felt i needed MORE, more feeling, more emotions, more description of the inner world of the characters (Specially the mc), more erotica. It wasn't bad but i felt meh throughtout the book.
I liked the ending more than I thought
I liked the ending more than I thought
El Mesías de Dune by Frank Herbert
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Lo que más me costó de este libro es la falta de desarrollo de personaje, en general y en particular con los personajes femeninos, los cuales tienden a ser unidimensionales, con algunas escenas muy reduccionistas.
Llegado el final, no me importaba mucho si los personajes vivían o morían.
La construcción de mundo sigue siendo fantástica pero ya que en el primer libro este es el foco, esperaba que se diera más paso a otras facetas de la historia pero no fue así, incluso en el desarrollo político siento que hay potencialidades desperdiciadas.
Llegado el final, no me importaba mucho si los personajes vivían o morían.
La construcción de mundo sigue siendo fantástica pero ya que en el primer libro este es el foco, esperaba que se diera más paso a otras facetas de la historia pero no fue así, incluso en el desarrollo político siento que hay potencialidades desperdiciadas.
Tan Veloz Como El Deseo by Laura Esquivel
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Es segunda vez que me leo este libro, la primera vez lo amé completamente, esta vez estaba más atenta a los detalles y hay algunas cosas que me hubiese gustado estuvieran más desarrolladas, creo que toda la secuencia final debería haber tomado más tiempo. Pero aun así lo amé. Creo que aunque la mitad del libro sea un poco lenta, el final hace que todo valga la pena.
Y siempre me ha gustado la forma en que Laura Esquivel desarolla sus personajes, los detalles que describe y el elemento mágico que les rodea.
Y siempre me ha gustado la forma en que Laura Esquivel desarolla sus personajes, los detalles que describe y el elemento mágico que les rodea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape and Sexual content
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutley amazing, so much more than I expected from a standalone.
Loved the magic system and wished there were more books with it! Or that this book was longer!
Loved the magic system and wished there were more books with it! Or that this book was longer!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood