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Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
I really hate the way the narrator is doing Saphira’s voice so I’m going to DNF the audiobook and restart the ebook or paperback…
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Second Best by Sam Crescent
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A lot of the trigger warnings I’ve listed are historic, but they deeply affect the FMC and are in her narrative regularly.
I was frustrated bythe MCs’ lack of communication and the heavy use of misunderstanding and I really disliked the focus on getting the FMC pregnant and how that was handled (the epilogue was unnecessary, imo, but that’s a personal thing ig) . All in, the was a decent read. I enjoyed most of it, even if my entire heart and soul rebelled at the “you’re my wife, I’m in charge” thing. I did buy the 2nd in the series, but I’m not sure I want to read it right away. I’ve gotten accustomed to Slavik and Aurora, and, while Adelaide seems fine, I’m on the fence about her MMC counterpart.
I was frustrated by
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Violence, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Medical content, Mass/school shootings, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
A lot of the trigger warnings I’ve listed are historic, but they deeply affect the FMC and are in her narrative regularly.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Cheer Up, Love: Adventures in Depression with the Crab of Hate by Susan Calman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I enjoyed this autobiography a lot! I wasn’t especially familiar with Susan Calman’s work as a comedian but I had seen her on TV a few times and was interested in hearing her story. She has a great sense of humour - quite relatable in a lot of ways! Her approach to life and its hurdles was talked about in a fairly fun way which didn’t leave me feeling worse than when I started. This is something I appreciate when there is a large focus on mental health.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved the audiobook for Howl’s Moving Castle - the narrator did an excellent job!
The story was funny and cosy, which was perfect for listening late in the day in autumn. Sophie was such a great character - I felt like I could really root for her. Howl was different to how I expected, but in a good and fun way. And of course, Calcifer and Michael were great too!
I’ll definitely be reading/listening to this one again!
The story was funny and cosy, which was perfect for listening late in the day in autumn. Sophie was such a great character - I felt like I could really root for her. Howl was different to how I expected, but in a good and fun way. And of course, Calcifer and Michael were great too!
I’ll definitely be reading/listening to this one again!
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
I listened to the audiobook version and I feel like this helped a lot bc the narrator is amazing but also has very specific voices for each character, so it was easier to tell who was who.
I definitely enjoyed Nona the Ninth. It was really interesting to see the other characters from Nona’s point of view. I loved figuring out who was who when there were codenames etc being used.
I feel like I don’t fully understand everything that’s happened right now, but that feels like a given with this series!
In comparison, for me, Gideon the Ninth was a solid 5 star, Harrow the Ninth was more a 4 star.
I definitely enjoyed Nona the Ninth. It was really interesting to see the other characters from Nona’s point of view. I loved figuring out who was who when there were codenames etc being used.
I feel like I don’t fully understand everything that’s happened right now, but that feels like a given with this series!
In comparison, for me, Gideon the Ninth was a solid 5 star, Harrow the Ninth was more a 4 star.
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0