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The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
No Bad Parts: How the Internal Family Systems Model Changes Everything by Richard C. Schwartz
fast-paced
5.0
The Dark Monk by Oliver Potzsch
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
2013: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2024: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
2024: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
The Women by Kristin Hannah
3.5
Jan 2024: 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
Aug 2024: 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
Enjoyment: 2.5: Moderately enjoyable, but lacking something
Plot: 3: The plot was decent
Characters: 4: The characters were well developed
Writing Style: 4: The writing style was good
Pace: 4: The pace was good
Emotional Impact: 4: The book had a strong emotional impact
World-building: 3: The world-building was decent
Narration: 3: The narration was average
Ending: 3: The ending was average, decent but not memorable
Aug 2024: 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
Enjoyment: 2.5: Moderately enjoyable, but lacking something
Plot: 3: The plot was decent
Characters: 4: The characters were well developed
Writing Style: 4: The writing style was good
Pace: 4: The pace was good
Emotional Impact: 4: The book had a strong emotional impact
World-building: 3: The world-building was decent
Narration: 3: The narration was average
Ending: 3: The ending was average, decent but not memorable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and War
Minor: Miscarriage
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Switching to audiobook format.
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I can hardly believe it myself—I rated a vampire book just 2 stars! And I’m so disappointed because the cover of "Vampires of El Norte" by Isabel Canes is absolutely stunning. I even own a hard copy that I might keep solely for its beautiful cover.
Supernatural historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. Going into this book, I knew there wouldn't be a heavy emphasis on vampire elements, so I hoped the other aspects of the story would compensate. Technically, they did, but unfortunately, I found the rest of the narrative less than enjoyable. The main characters, Nena and Nestor, were particularly frustrating. Their inability to communicate their feelings was exasperating. Both of them had numerous opportunities to express themselves to each other and those around them, yet they consistently chose not to, which only exacerbated the situations they faced.
The ending was predictable, and while I kept hoping for a surprising twist, it never came. Such a twist might have been the saving grace that could have elevated my rating to at least 3 stars.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.5
I can see why this is book others like, but I’m just not feeling it.