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Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
adventurous
dark
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I enjoyed this one more than the first. It had some funny moments and I enjoyed the reluctance “friendship” between Murderbot and ART. It was nice to see a bit of character development for Murderbot as well. The conclusion to this story was really quick and it felt a bit anti-climactic. Again, I didn’t really care for the side characters at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, and Injury/Injury detail
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This was disappointing. I went into this with high expectations and while I didn’t hate it, I was expecting a lot more. I liked Murderbot as a character but I didn’t really connect with it. I did not care for any of the side characters and felt like they were incredibly flat. Which is why it made no sense to me when Murderbot starts to care about them. This story lacks a lot of emotional depth. Perhaps it comes down to the quick pace and short book. The writing itself was a little hard to follow.
I hope later installments are better because this series gets a lot of praise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Compulsory by Martha Wells
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
This has definitely got me interested in Murderbot.
Defying Destiny by Andrew Rowe
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
So much goes on in this book and I listened to it over a long time that it’s hard to keep track of everything that happens. However, what I do remember was enjoyable. The way that Rowe writes inner voice I won’t ever be a massive fan of. Too many questions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Tales from the Umbrella Academy: You Look Like Death, Vol. 1 by Gerard Way, Shaun Simon
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Bad and mostly boring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Hazel and Cha Cha Save Christmas: Tales from the Umbrella Academy (Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion) by Gerard Way, Scott Allie, Tommy Lee Edwards
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Completely nonsensical.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, and Blood
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 3: Hotel Oblivion by Gerard Way
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
The worst one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, and Blood
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 2: Dallas by Gerard Way, Gabriel Bá
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Bad but better than the first one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Bad and nonsensical.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, and Blood
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
After discovering that Freddy Carter voiced part of this audiobook I immediately ditched my physical copy to listen to the audio. 1 star for him alone.
I enjoyed the banter between the main characters and felt the enemies to lovers plot was done well. I liked Ransom as a character. Sera was also good but felt a little flat for most of the book.
My biggest gripe with this book is the plot twist. It just came out of nowhere and made no sense to me. I can’t remember the book ever hinting at it before it was revealed. Luckily it worked out in the end. It just felt wedged in there when it was revealed.
This book balanced fantasy and romance well and I look forward to a sequel.
I enjoyed the banter between the main characters and felt the enemies to lovers plot was done well. I liked Ransom as a character. Sera was also good but felt a little flat for most of the book.
My biggest gripe with this book is the plot twist. It just came out of nowhere and made no sense to me. I can’t remember the book ever hinting at it before it was revealed. Luckily it worked out in the end. It just felt wedged in there when it was revealed.
This book balanced fantasy and romance well and I look forward to a sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail