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The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.25
The young adult novel I needed growing up. Forna creates a fantasy world which is, in some ways, not too different from our own. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Deka, we explore a patriarchy which abuses and controls women, scared of their powers. Forna also ties in issues such as racism, homophobia and xenophobia within this incredible debut novel. Thus, whilst it is darker than I expected for a YA novel, this only makes The Gilded Ones a more powerful read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Belinda Blinked 6 by Rocky Flintstone
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Gotta Get Theroux This: My Life and Strange Times in Television by Louis Theroux
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
As a huge fan of his documentaries, I enjoyed learning more about Louis Theroux. My only critique is that I would have loved to have learnt more about him, as the book heavily recounts his TV projects which fans are already familiar with.