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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase
medium-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
3.5
I was gifted an advanced copy of this book through net galley in exchange for an honest review
I really enjoyed the start of this book. It led with a sci fi / dystopian setting with quite strong commentary on inequity, gender, and justice. It took me a little while to understand the context and worldbuilding but was super intrigued by it and was looking forward to learning more about how the system worked.
At about 40% it felt like the book really veered off into another genre, bringing in more paranormal elements than I was expecting. Despite this I enjoyed the book and found the whole premise really intriguing. Would make a great movie
I really enjoyed the start of this book. It led with a sci fi / dystopian setting with quite strong commentary on inequity, gender, and justice. It took me a little while to understand the context and worldbuilding but was super intrigued by it and was looking forward to learning more about how the system worked.
At about 40% it felt like the book really veered off into another genre, bringing in more paranormal elements than I was expecting. Despite this I enjoyed the book and found the whole premise really intriguing. Would make a great movie
Old Enough by Haley Jakobson
emotional
fast-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
4.5
Vale by Tess Bentley
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I was given a copy of this book through netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Vale follows a young woman who is forcibly taken from the 21st century back to the mid 19th century where she must adjust to living during this time and attempt to make a new life for herself. This has a similar feel to the outlander series so if you enjoyed that, vale may also appeal.
While I liked the premise of the book, I found Vale's inner monologue to be, at times, repetitive and whiny which made it a bit challenging to get into, I also thought the relationship between the two main characters was a little cringeworthy. The other main characters though, were likeable, especially Anne who alone would warrant the book being 3 stars.
Vale follows a young woman who is forcibly taken from the 21st century back to the mid 19th century where she must adjust to living during this time and attempt to make a new life for herself. This has a similar feel to the outlander series so if you enjoyed that, vale may also appeal.
While I liked the premise of the book, I found Vale's inner monologue to be, at times, repetitive and whiny which made it a bit challenging to get into, I also thought the relationship between the two main characters was a little cringeworthy. The other main characters though, were likeable, especially Anne who alone would warrant the book being 3 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
Minor: Forced institutionalization
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Beach Read by Emily Henry
fast-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
3.5