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Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
2.75
First, thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
When I saw the cover and that it was a retelling of Carmilla, I immediately wanted to read it, but I had a hard time finishing it. But if I am being honest, I think it’s because you have to read this book without taking too many breaks between each reading session. This is a short, but slow book, with sometimes an uneven pacing, and reading it while being on another hyperfixation, and having too many things to do in uni, maybe not the best idea.
When I saw the cover and that it was a retelling of Carmilla, I immediately wanted to read it, but I had a hard time finishing it. But if I am being honest, I think it’s because you have to read this book without taking too many breaks between each reading session. This is a short, but slow book, with sometimes an uneven pacing, and reading it while being on another hyperfixation, and having too many things to do in uni, maybe not the best idea.
This is a good book; the use of hunger for women’s rage and wants is a great idea, like the setting. I wish we had more vampires (you know, Carmilla and all), and I still don’t know what to think of the main character. I mean, sure, she’s a woman 19th century, but she was kind of miserable, and not necessarily in a good way (there’s a good way for stories with miserable characters, like Harrowhark).
So yes, I finished it a while ago, and I still don’t totally know what to think about it. At least, Carmilla is hot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical trauma, Murder
Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat: Mofusand's 1st Illustration Book! by Juno, Mofusand
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
3.75
Oh gosh, this was so cute. I had trouble reading lately because uni is taking all my time. But when I saw a picture book about travel and with cats, I had to read it. And I did. One of the only books I finished in March (wow good for me uh). What can I say? With colorful drawings and cats, you discover things about Japan, it's cute and lighthearted.
So yeah, I definitely encourage you to read It if you want a quick and good read.
So yeah, I definitely encourage you to read It if you want a quick and good read.
Stardust Family, Tome 1 by Poroyama Aki
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Un début intéressant, a voir la suite hein. Un manga qui pose des questions et qui capte l'attention
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Child death
Kindling by Traci Chee
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
Résister by Salomé Saqué
En vrai pas un livre notable vu le sujet, si vous connaissez le sujet vous n'allez pas apprendre non plus. Je l'ai lu car je vais l'offrir et je me suis dis "let's go le lire en vrai", et c'est une bonne porte d'entrée donc c'est cool qu'il marche. Si vous avez du mal a formuler certaines pensées aussi c'est un bon livre. Donc ouais, je conseil
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Plusieurs réactions en lisant ce livre
- oh j'ai vu ça en cours
- Ca aussi je l'ai vu en cours
- Ca aussi
- Oh ptn c'est un de mes profs lui
- Vu en cours
- Je veux trop le rencontrer même s'il a 103 ans
En vrai pas un livre notable vu le sujet, si vous connaissez le sujet vous n'allez pas apprendre non plus. Je l'ai lu car je vais l'offrir et je me suis dis "let's go le lire en vrai", et c'est une bonne porte d'entrée donc c'est cool qu'il marche. Si vous avez du mal a formuler certaines pensées aussi c'est un bon livre. Donc ouais, je conseil
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Holly shit this was one hell of a ride. Started slow but then I was like "what? What? WHAT?"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Racial slurs, Racism
Moderate: Child death, Incest, Toxic relationship
Lunar Boy by Cin Wibowo, Jes Wibowo
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0