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17 reviews
Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan
- 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
4.25
Closure that I really needed after reading the duology. Such wonderful writing
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Confinement and War
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, and Blood
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Solid debut. The first third of the book I enjoyed bc it gave me a look into the book's title and how its tied in with Indigenous family and community. Thes details made me want more. But then it transitions to the plot, and I was able to foreshadow easily what had happened and what would happen next, so me thinking that was intentional, I instead looked forward to the character development but I only enjoyed that growth with Joe. I enjoyed Joe's perspective (the brother). But Norma's POV I found myself pushing thru. I saw qualities btw to cultures, families and upbringings, which I respected and appreciated but I wish I got more POV's. I woulda loved to read on Mae, Ben, the Mom and Dad, and even Charlie. That woulda given me the depth I crave in character driven stories. But, I look forward to what this author has in store for us in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Gaslighting, and Colonisation
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Amazing read to show how settler occupation and colonialism effects people's trauma and power on both sides of apartheid. You see the ending coming but you are still shocked and devastated by its conclusion because it's a reality. One thing about this story that had me doing is a double take was the subtle full circle of events coming unfolding on the pages. Stories like this are essential!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Colonisation
Moderate: Gore and War
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing and Racism
Minor: Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Grief