Scan barcode
readrebelrevolt's reviews
52 reviews
Dear Fatty by Dawn French
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
3.75
A very enjoyable read!
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
I knew from the first chapter this was going to be a 5 ⭐️ read. I was emotionally attached to the characters and their journeys from the very beginning. Well written and thought provoking with a very interesting magic system! Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Racism, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and War
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A very whimsical story! I really liked Rincewind, he kind of gave me Rosencrantz and Guildenstern vibes in that he is very much a fool and reluctant protagonist of the Discworld.
Brutes by Dizz Tate
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
The prose and imagery was beautiful however with shifting POV’s alongside a past vs present format it got pretty confusing and I found myself struggling to stay on plot. I do like the way the author attempted to convey the hive mind of a young friend group amidst themes of misogyny, masculinity, poverty and abuse (the girls referred to as Brutes because they misbehave or act outside of conventional femininity).
Overall it was ok but fell a little flat for me because it was so difficult to follow.
Overall it was ok but fell a little flat for me because it was so difficult to follow.
The Last Witch in Edinburgh by Marielle Thompson
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
3.5
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Another enjoyable mystery! This one (it explicitly states) is very much an Agatha Christie vibe with a great twist at the end!
My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
It might be too soon to write a coherent review but I will say that this book certainly “fed” my gothic soul. I liked the themes of insanity vs. reality, the effects of trauma, bog bodies, love, compassion etc. I really loved the writing and descriptions, though sometimes vulgar they were very impactful.
This one is dark and heavy so be warned!
This one is dark and heavy so be warned!
Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“Pain becomes an animal, walking at your side. Pain becomes a home you can carry with you.”
This story is based on the real story of a small French town that was mass poisoned in 1951, the cause remains unknown to this day.
I don’t know if these thoughts will be coherent as I am still processing this novel. The prose was perfect, the imagery haunting, and the themes unsettling. Mackintosh evokes visceral feelings of abundance and starvation, obsession, desire, envy, temptation, humiliation and longing.
I gave this 5 stars because the writing alone had me. Definitely would recommend to anymore looking for a short but emotionally heavy read.
This story is based on the real story of a small French town that was mass poisoned in 1951, the cause remains unknown to this day.
I don’t know if these thoughts will be coherent as I am still processing this novel. The prose was perfect, the imagery haunting, and the themes unsettling. Mackintosh evokes visceral feelings of abundance and starvation, obsession, desire, envy, temptation, humiliation and longing.
I gave this 5 stars because the writing alone had me. Definitely would recommend to anymore looking for a short but emotionally heavy read.
Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I am still trying to decide how I feel about the ending as it felt a little lacklustre to what I was anticipating but overall I liked the story. The narrative was well written and captivating. The characters were mostly likeable, albeit morally questionable. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery/thriller.