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informative
sad
This was an excellent book. Such a wide range of history focusing on Maroons (self-emancipated enslaved Africans and African-Americans), along with history of indigenous peoples and abolitionists.
I learned so much reading this book and tracked other topics and texts I want to further research after finishing this one.
I learned so much reading this book and tracked other topics and texts I want to further research after finishing this one.
adventurous
funny
Loveable characters:
Yes
This story is a fun adventure. Kingfisher's quirky, humorous characters work well in this newest standalone book set in the same world as previous stories. I loved the banter between the mix of characters and slow build of the romance is great. This was my first fantasy book by this author (I've only read her horror books previously), and not having any knowledge of the world was not a barrier when reading. I was able to quickly orient to the world and the variety of characters presented.
My single complaint with this book is that it is at minimum 75-100 pages longer than it needs to be. It didn't make it less enjoyable, but quite a bit of the journey back is getting into funny scenarios and some side quest like exploration of the world. Still interesting but unneeded and not related to the main plot outside of it occurring on the journey forward.
My single complaint with this book is that it is at minimum 75-100 pages longer than it needs to be. It didn't make it less enjoyable, but quite a bit of the journey back is getting into funny scenarios and some side quest like exploration of the world. Still interesting but unneeded and not related to the main plot outside of it occurring on the journey forward.
dark
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a solid story. The story is told in first person POV from our narrator, a disturbed woman who has become obsessed with the man for whom she is a housecleaner. They have never met but she has created a delusion of their relationship in her mind as she cleans his home. In addition, she is dealing with a lot of body image issues that are prevelant throughout the story.
I originally started this book in print and struggled a little bit to get through it but read the audio in one sitting. The character's descent into more erratic behavior to satisfy her obsessions, in addition to her rather negative and unlikeable personality were engaging in an odd way. It is very straightforward in the POV but it does not present like a stream of conscious which I liked.
If you struggle with unlikeable narrators, you may struggle with this one a bit, but I think it is worth the read!
Disclosure: I received a gifted print copy from the publisher and an ALC from Libro.fm.
I originally started this book in print and struggled a little bit to get through it but read the audio in one sitting. The character's descent into more erratic behavior to satisfy her obsessions, in addition to her rather negative and unlikeable personality were engaging in an odd way. It is very straightforward in the POV but it does not present like a stream of conscious which I liked.
If you struggle with unlikeable narrators, you may struggle with this one a bit, but I think it is worth the read!
Disclosure: I received a gifted print copy from the publisher and an ALC from Libro.fm.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Stalking
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Violence
I was so excited about this book but it was such a let down. I'm not exactly sure why it's advertised as a rom-com ... or a dark romance? It's just a lot of nothing. The premise is about a twin stealing their brother's girlfriend which I guess is the taboo/dark part? But it's just disjointed and the writing feels like YA but "make it spicy".
There is nothing really funny about this, and it's basically just a short book about a twin justifying to themselves why it's okay to pursue their twin brother's girlfriend while also still being a "good sibling". Also it is stylized as sWitch, which made me think there was going to be supernatural or magical element involved but there is not.
There is nothing really funny about this, and it's basically just a short book about a twin justifying to themselves why it's okay to pursue their twin brother's girlfriend while also still being a "good sibling". Also it is stylized as sWitch, which made me think there was going to be supernatural or magical element involved but there is not.
Slayers, Every One of Us: How One Girl in All the World Showed Us How to Hold On
Jenny Owen Youngs, Kristin Russo
emotional
reflective
This is a rare book that I would rate the audiobook and the traditional print/digital book differently. This is a book that I heavily recommend be read in the audio format over the print or digital. One hallmark of the podcast that the two authors host (one who is a musician) is that they created original music to go along with the episodes. Each chapter features that music in the audiobook throughout. The inclusion of the music really set the audio apart and punctuated the focus of the Buffy episodes discussed as well as the author's life periods discussed. It honestly pushed past all the small issues I had with the book for this to be a 5 star read!
The only audiobook specific drawback is that it is narrated by authors and while they may be great podcasters in discussion, professional voice actors or narrators, they are not and it is apparent. But it is their story and it's not a deal breaker.
The book focuses on the creation and ongoing run of the authors podcast against the backdrop of the highs and lows of their life. The introduction does give significant "spoilers" (if you an call someone's actual life events spoilers) which I did think did lessen some of the impact of those events and portions when you read them later in the book.
Having never listened to their podcast or hearing of the authors before this book, but being a pretty moderate Buffy fan (I haven't seen every episode, but know the major plot points of the show/characters), I still very much enjoyed this book. As they offer synopsis of each episode discussed, you don't need to have seen Buffy to enjoy this book. If you do want to watch Buffy and don't want spoilers, then you may want to skip until you watch.
Disclosure: I received a free eARC and ALC from Netgalley.
The only audiobook specific drawback is that it is narrated by authors and while they may be great podcasters in discussion, professional voice actors or narrators, they are not and it is apparent. But it is their story and it's not a deal breaker.
The book focuses on the creation and ongoing run of the authors podcast against the backdrop of the highs and lows of their life. The introduction does give significant "spoilers" (if you an call someone's actual life events spoilers) which I did think did lessen some of the impact of those events and portions when you read them later in the book.
Having never listened to their podcast or hearing of the authors before this book, but being a pretty moderate Buffy fan (I haven't seen every episode, but know the major plot points of the show/characters), I still very much enjoyed this book. As they offer synopsis of each episode discussed, you don't need to have seen Buffy to enjoy this book. If you do want to watch Buffy and don't want spoilers, then you may want to skip until you watch.
Disclosure: I received a free eARC and ALC from Netgalley.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
This is not a bad book by any means, but it was not a book I liked. It is incredibly slow paced and a bit off focus.
It is a vampire book in a loose sense, but it is primarily a story of star crossed lovers that happens during the war while also vampires are running around. If you like gothic historical romance, you’ll probably love this. If you are looking for more of a true vampire story, it may not be as great.
I don’t even think we see a vampire after the opening scene for almost 200 pages. I almost DNFd this one.
It is a vampire book in a loose sense, but it is primarily a story of star crossed lovers that happens during the war while also vampires are running around. If you like gothic historical romance, you’ll probably love this. If you are looking for more of a true vampire story, it may not be as great.
I don’t even think we see a vampire after the opening scene for almost 200 pages. I almost DNFd this one.
dark
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my second read of this book, so I already knew it was a five-star read for me. I decided to try to audio this time, instead of reading the print again and I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this story in audio as well.
I wanted to reread the story after I saw (and rewatched) the film recently. It was fun to look at the small changes between the book and the movie. There was a good amount I had forgotten since my first read and between that and the movie details, it was almost like enjoying the story for the first time again.
Eventually I'll reread the other books as well.
I wanted to reread the story after I saw (and rewatched) the film recently. It was fun to look at the small changes between the book and the movie. There was a good amount I had forgotten since my first read and between that and the movie details, it was almost like enjoying the story for the first time again.
Eventually I'll reread the other books as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Racism, Vomit
I didn't dislike this one but started it on a whim and have no motivation to finish it. Maybe I'll come back to it one day.
emotional
informative
This book is the deep dive into the Scream films that every fan wants:
- Interesting history tidbits about the making of the films
- Heartfelt homage to Wes Craven
- The thought processes behind who was the killer and why
- Dissection of the impact of the Scream franchise and what sets its apart from other slasher franchises
- Looks toward the future of the franchise
I had such a great time reading this book, and I’m only sad it’s not longer.
Disclosure: I received a gifted ARC from the publisher after I made a video literally begging for a copy haha