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These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I will be thinking about this book for quite some time. Now THAT’s how you do a dark academia thriller, cause wtf?? These boys had one hell of a toxic obsession with each other and it was a horrifyingly electric experience.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
dark
emotional
funny
tense
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
4.0
You know what? Hell yeah.
Bat Eater by Kylie Lee Baker
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Hmmmm…I’m going to sit with this experience a bit longer. Some of the main points of this book were delivered quite heavy handed, especially towards the end. Yifei’s monologue before the car crash comes to mind as well as Cora’s suddenly, well-versed thoughts when for most of the book she was quite disconnected and numb?
However I do think Baker took this subject matter and crafted a fairly compelling horror novel. And her author’s note at the end really tied it together well for me.
However I do think Baker took this subject matter and crafted a fairly compelling horror novel. And her author’s note at the end really tied it together well for me.
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.5
Whoo, the perfect book to kick February off with! I love this series and this addition is no exception.
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Me, reaching the end of this book:
“Oh it’s got some kick to it 🥲”
I went in with no expectations as I haven’t seen many reviews for it, but this was a lovely bit of magical realism about a pair of snakes who become humans, who become a toxic pair of sisters, and the seemingly insurmountable divide that comes between them through the centuries. I really loved Su’s development towards the end and Emerald was a constant favorite throughout. Definitely a book I’d recommend on audio as well!
“Oh it’s got some kick to it 🥲”
I went in with no expectations as I haven’t seen many reviews for it, but this was a lovely bit of magical realism about a pair of snakes who become humans, who become a toxic pair of sisters, and the seemingly insurmountable divide that comes between them through the centuries. I really loved Su’s development towards the end and Emerald was a constant favorite throughout. Definitely a book I’d recommend on audio as well!
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This started off a bit slow, but once I got into it…WOW. Felt like a good scratch to my brain. The City in Glass is a strange little novel and has original, playful storytelling I can’t help but wish there was a Studio Ghibli adaptation for this??? Idk, it makes sense to me!
Daughter of Chaos by A.S. Webb
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I'm not usually a huge Greek Mythology type of gal, but I did enjoy this! The narrator especially made it an immersive experience, she did an amazing job with the large cast and creating unique voices for each of them.
This takes familiar myths and turns them upside down in quite a few ways. However, I found the theme of deconstruction a strong one in this and I really like where it's going with it. I did not know it was a series when I started this, and I wish I'd found out sooner! The ending felt a bit abrupt and I'm anxious to read the next one now.
This takes familiar myths and turns them upside down in quite a few ways. However, I found the theme of deconstruction a strong one in this and I really like where it's going with it. I did not know it was a series when I started this, and I wish I'd found out sooner! The ending felt a bit abrupt and I'm anxious to read the next one now.
Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination by Toni Morrison
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Definitely a more academically rigorous text than I’m used to, but wow, a necessary read! I probably could’ve gotten more out of it if I’d read more of the stories referenced by Morrison, but she described characters and scenes pretty succinctly. It’s a short book but I’m glad I took my time reading this one.