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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
I could tell that the book is going to be drawn out. I don't care too much about the characters. Go to part two and was like... lemme skip and skim to the end and see what happens. Lol.
A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.75
This was a reread for me and still a solid 1st book to YA fantasy triology.
A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Very solid friends to lovers slow burn. I love the talk about chronic disease and grief.
Ready for War by Mel Dau
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Another solid book by Mel Dau. I enjoyed the growth of the main FMC
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Pedophilia
It Came from the Trees by Ally Russell
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Solid. Very creepy. Why don't parents listen? And why is law enforcement like that?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal death
Drown Me with Dreams by Gabi Burton
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There was more politics in this one and I quite enjoyed it. It just didn't keep my attention as well. Still very solid end to a duology.
Only Devils Left by Mel Dau
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This is an author that can be really solid. The pacing was a problem later on in the book, which brought the rating down.
Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans by Isi Hendrix
adventurous
challenging
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
A solid start to a middle grade series. I love the comments on colonialism and the inclusivity of the world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent