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The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
This was such a fun read. The author did a great job at making you love the characters and really want to see it all work out. There were many twists and turns that were fun to read. The entire book was a fast paced, action packed read that kept me wanting to know what happened. The narrator was fantastic and I loved the various voices that Lynenette R. Freeman did. The narrator really made the book. I definitely recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Torture
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert
hopeful
fast-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
3.5
I really wish there weren’t so many HP references but this was written before the author showed their true colors. The book itself was good. The characters were fun to read about but I never felt invested in the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy
Dr. Horrible and Other Horrible Stories by Zack Whedon
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you love the Sing-Along Blog you will love this short little prequel. It is a quick, fast paced read that will bring any Dr Horrible fan some joy. It’s not a sequel but it still a lot of fun.
Baking It Merry by Samantha Chase
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
This was a cute read with a few issues. I hated the fact that there were a couple “this is going to go to my hips” comments. I just don’t see why those comments needed to be in there. I also hated the fact that the author chose to say that listening to an audiobook is not reading. That just didn’t sit well with me and came off ableist.
Outside of those things, the story was cute. It could be a christmas movie. The characters were good though they fell a little flat to me. The plot was cute though.
Outside of those things, the story was cute. It could be a christmas movie. The characters were good though they fell a little flat to me. The plot was cute though.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
Krampusnacht by Imani Jay
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The writing was bad. The book had various issues. At one point it even changed from first person POV to third person.
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
- Was it amazing? No.
- Did it keep me entertained? Yes.
- Did it invent the IICYIFY saying? No.
- Did I have to wake up this morning to the author claiming she invented that phrase? Yes.
- Am I going to continue on in the series? Probably not.
Look, this defiantly wasn’t my favorite read but it was entertaining. Check the trigger warnings and definitely make sure you know them. This book is dark and twisted. The writing was decent and the plot kept me entertained.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Matchmaker by Cam Marshall
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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? Yes
4.5
We Will Rest!: The Art of Escape by Tricia Hersey
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
We Will Rest!: The Art of Escape by Tricia Hersey is one of those books that I'll want to go back to and relisten to it. It has some great points to it and could be a good book for those who are ready to slow down and break out of hustle culture. This book does have some religious undertones which didn't work for me but that is more on my religious trauma vs. the book. There are some great messages in this book and the author/narrator had a great relaxing tone that helped put me in the right mindset to read it.