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Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, and Rape
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
adventurous
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this one!! I randomly bought this at my local bookstore bc it was dirt cheap and I was in the mood for some sci-fi, and I don't regret it. What a story! What a world! I did get lost a few times in all the faux physics but I was along for the ride. I loved Kira as the main character. I loved the found family trope too. And I was pleasantly surprised about the lesbian couple. Though I think Christopher should have made them get married instead of Nilsen and doc.
Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Breathless by Amy McCulloch
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
From Below by Darcy Coates
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This could've been a 5-star read. The first 30% was great - tense and suspenseful, but the rest of the book (up until 70%) was too slow. Also, the plot gets a little repetitive after their first dive. The overall atmosphere was incredible. I was completely enamored with the story and the characters. I needed to know what was going to happen in the end and if everyone will be alright. Since this is a plot-heavy book, the characters were a little flat, but I didn't mind. The spooky parts were quite mild and I wish they happened earlier in the book, but I still enjoyed them. The whole mystery behind the sunken SS Arcadia was underwhelming. One of the characters gives a half explanation in one paragraph, and it is never mentioned again. I honestly thought the divers were going to find more clues about what caused the Arcadia crew to 'go insane', instead of that one specific thing, which is the only evidence for the aforementioned explanation. This book reminds me of the videogame from the Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan. From Below and Man of Medan have a similarly structured plot and their mystery element is quite similar, but the contexts are completely different.
Don't Tell Me No by Honey Chanel
fast-paced
4.0
I wish this was longer. My only complaint is the writing - I wish it was more descriptive. The dialogue was not great. It was quite stilted at times. I absolutely cringed when the word 'bean' was used for the clitoris. Yikes. Ms Chanel please... never again