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The Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon
dark
emotional
slow-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
4.5
Immaculate vibes and heartbreakingly loveable characters.
The AI were gods. And then they corrupted. Nobody knows why this happens, but that doesn't stop human lives from being decimated in the wake of corruption. Relics, those that were tied in to AI during corruption who now have extra-human abilities, now face the threat of governments that want to bind them into giant fighting mechs. One such relic is a man who wants to die, but whose body keeps repairing itself and forcing him to continue to live and be loved. And the AI that left him this way, may not be as dead as he thought.
I was enraptured with this story, watching Suni struggle with why he is alive. I loved the characters. And while, to be honest, I am not 100% sure I understood everything that happened, I enjoyed the ride immensely and find it worth a reread.
The AI were gods. And then they corrupted. Nobody knows why this happens, but that doesn't stop human lives from being decimated in the wake of corruption. Relics, those that were tied in to AI during corruption who now have extra-human abilities, now face the threat of governments that want to bind them into giant fighting mechs. One such relic is a man who wants to die, but whose body keeps repairing itself and forcing him to continue to live and be loved. And the AI that left him this way, may not be as dead as he thought.
I was enraptured with this story, watching Suni struggle with why he is alive. I loved the characters. And while, to be honest, I am not 100% sure I understood everything that happened, I enjoyed the ride immensely and find it worth a reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Blood
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell
informative
fast-paced
4.25
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
The way McQuiston describes love makes me literally fall in love with it. It's got such full bodies passion, all consuming and deeply human. Two bisexual disasters fall with their whole entire selves for each other, then they split, and then they find each other again. Through a food tour that is described with such detail, such appreciation for the art of food and drink. Very much would reccomend.
Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
3.75
This was and ALC from Libro.fm
The biggest criticism I saw for this book was that everything in here was old news. And while I agree that nothing in here was groundbreaking, what was good about it was that it succinctly outlined intersectional feminism in an easy to digest way. This is a book I would recommend for people who haven’t been there read that moved past it, because not all of us are there. Some of us need a gentle voice to bluntly explain what all this noise about feminism is all about.
The biggest criticism I saw for this book was that everything in here was old news. And while I agree that nothing in here was groundbreaking, what was good about it was that it succinctly outlined intersectional feminism in an easy to digest way. This is a book I would recommend for people who haven’t been there read that moved past it, because not all of us are there. Some of us need a gentle voice to bluntly explain what all this noise about feminism is all about.
The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines by Mo Netz
4.0
This was an ALC from Libro.fm
I really enjoyed this audio book. It was well written and well read. It’s got good representation of wheel chair use, mother/child relationship, and making new friends. The story line was interesting, just spooky enough for kids but not too spooky. And a young kid learning their value and saving their mom. We love that.
I really enjoyed this audio book. It was well written and well read. It’s got good representation of wheel chair use, mother/child relationship, and making new friends. The story line was interesting, just spooky enough for kids but not too spooky. And a young kid learning their value and saving their mom. We love that.
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0