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The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

Posted in1 Star/Did Not FinishAugust 31, 2024
Slow paced, uninteresting stereotypes and lacking any subtlety. Disappointing! - 💀 DNF
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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson

Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsJuly 6, 2024
I read it! I read it all, and I didn't hate it! - 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 3.5/5 Moons
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When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

Posted in2 Stars, Book ReviewsJune 11, 2024
A fun idea but shallow and didn't have enough substance for a full novel. - ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars
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I don’t like The Lord of the Rings, I’m sorry.

I don’t like The Lord of the Rings, I’m sorry.

Posted inMoviesJuly 30, 2023
I tried, I am not a fan of The Lord of The Rings.. but I do love Gollum.
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Book of Night by Holly Black 3/5 Book Review

Book of Night by Holly Black

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsJune 19, 2023
A serviceable fantasy story but a confusing magic system and convoluted plot. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor series Book Review 4/5 Stars

Strange the Dreamer (Books 1 & 2) by Laini Taylor

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMay 1, 2023
A beautifully written two part fantasy series set in an original world with complex conflicts. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Mini review 3 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Positives: + A great concept. + Great author, even if this is not her best work IMO. Negatives: - Too long, plot really treads water. - Flat characters. I was fed up with both Addie (petulant, bland) and Henry (whiny, dull). - No earned character growth for either. - Predictable ending. - Style over substance. - So much wasted potential for a true epic!

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 23, 2023
Whiny juvenile characters and predictable to the end, this felt like a huge waste of potential for what could have been an epic. Disappointing and forgettable! ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Poison Study by Maria V. Synder Mini review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Positives: + Addictive reading. + Great female main character with agency. + Well developed characters. + Miles better than the comparable Throne of Glass! + Tropes but didn’t feel stale. Negatives: - Romance felt like an afterthought which was a waste of potential! -Traumatic backstory has SA which I never like to read. - Main character is a bit too amazing at everything!

Poison Study by Maria V. Synder

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 7, 2023
Yelena is a great main character, typical fantasy plot but it doesn't feel tired. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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The Mignight Library by Matt Haig Mini review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Positives: + Straightforward, accessible writing style. + Characters felt realistic. + A realistic look at depression that aims to be inspiring. Negatives: - very heavy-handed with its message! - Predictable & unoriginal. - The amazing, multi-talented Nora got grating. - You need to be in the right frame of mind, maybe avoid if currently in a depression.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 5, 2023
Uplifting, inspiring story but very heavy handed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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Hoofin' It by RJ Blain Mini Review 1 ot 5 stars Genre: Supernatural Romantic(?) Comedy Positives: Fun cover, title and blurb is where it ends. I want my 99p back. Negatives: - The most mind-numblingly repetitive writing I’ve ever experienced. - Everything is told and nothing shown. - Sex trafficking plot in a comedy book (hilarious…) - Alpaca is not a sidekick! - All characters are the same and all are annoying. - Did I mention it’s repetitive?

Hoofin’ It by R. J. Blain

Posted in1 Star/Did Not Finish, Book ReviewsFebruary 8, 2023
What's funnier than a sex trafficking plot in a comedy book? Top marks for book title, cover and blurb but a fail for execution. 💀 DNF
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