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What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Netflix’s “Fall of the House of Usher” meets “My Favorite Murder,” but make it very British. A pretty good novel, would have given it a 4, but it was tad too long of a story in certain parts.
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
dark
funny
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Sooo dull! And confusing with all the jumping around, weird short chapters, and not really a murder mystery.
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I read the reviews to make sure I didn’t miss anything, and relieved to find that others were confused to at the lack of what actually happened in this book. I heard such great things about this story, but found it extremely dull, and the author stretching to write a profound story; littered with extreme-not needed metaphors, and conversations/lines people rarely use in actual conversations.
I’m guessing the author intended to leave things as mysterious, but the tone of the book, and how the main characters acted throughout, suggested we would receive answers in the end.
We’re supposed to be sad at the end, but I didn’t really care enough for the characters to even feel feelings towards them, and I am an easier crier.
I gave it a two instead of a one because my curiosity was peaked from time to time.
I’m guessing the author intended to leave things as mysterious, but the tone of the book, and how the main characters acted throughout, suggested we would receive answers in the end.
We’re supposed to be sad at the end, but I didn’t really care enough for the characters to even feel feelings towards them, and I am an easier crier.
I gave it a two instead of a one because my curiosity was peaked from time to time.
Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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
5.0
Witches by Brenda Lozano
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
The description is slightly misleading. This is not a murder mystery, it’s just these two women swapping stories, and somehow they connect because we’re all the same.
The title is also misleading, as anytime they are referred to as witches, it’s denied, and equated to as gifts from god.
Not sure if the translation was lazy, or maybe it is how it is originally written, but there is way too much repetition throughout the story, and same scenes.
The title is also misleading, as anytime they are referred to as witches, it’s denied, and equated to as gifts from god.
Not sure if the translation was lazy, or maybe it is how it is originally written, but there is way too much repetition throughout the story, and same scenes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Transphobia