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Swordcrossed by Freya Marske
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The smutty parts were fun enough, but the plot was ho-hum and the worldbuidling thin.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Bound to Him by Ava March
emotional
fast-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
4.0
Sexy and angsty, like March always is. Seeing the continuation of this relationship was a pleasure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia
The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free by Pete Hegseth
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
3.75
A lot of interesting stories, some intriguing theories, and occasionally quite funny, the book would have benefited with better structure and more focus.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and War
Maus: A Survivor's Tale. II, And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman
dark
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
Once again, powerful in so many ways, the history, obviously, but also the difficulties of dealing with aging parents.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and Antisemitism
Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy by Kash Pramod Patel
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Well-structured and the tone is a nice mix of informative and casual. Definitely an interesting read at this point in time.
The Words That Remain by Stênio Gardel
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Often beautifully written and moving, I ultimately found it uneven.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Grief and Murder
Minor: Sexual content
Bound by Deception by Ava March
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Short, sexy historical M/M, March is always a good choice for quality smut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
There's nothing wrong with this, there's just also nothing right with it.
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson
adventurous
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? No
5.0
What an absolutely delightful adventure romance. I'm trying to figure out how these characters could be more fun and charming, and I'm not coming up with anything. Looking forward to catching up with Ellie and Adam in future shenanigans. Also, fantastic on audio.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Death, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C.J. Archer
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fun mystery with a hint of magic. I would certainly not be opposed to checking out other books in the series. (Mostly to find out when the will they/won't they issue gets solved!)
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Alcohol