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Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This volume focus on Charlie’s eating disorder. I thought it to be very educational for teenagers who are going through the similar situation, specially that the author has demonstrated through the story the importance of creating a support network with Nick and Charlie looking for the support of their parents, specialist in the field, teachers and friends. That is an important message for teenagers, that tend to try to solve things by themselves, which can be dangerous for their health and potentially harmful to their relationship. At the end, as they sought for support, neither of them got emotionally overwhelmed and their relationship became stronger. Very wise!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Things I had forgotten from 1st read:
How Tolkien wannabe Paolini is: very descriptive, creating languages and showing it off throughout the book…
How obvious are Saphira’s comments.
How Roran arc is much more interesting than Eragon’s
How philosophical Eragon’s training was. I have even highlighted to remember in the posterity.
Another thing I noticed is the bring up of people’s prejudices against other races. I hope the next books will develop it better, it would be interesting.
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Things I had forgotten from 1st read:
How Tolkien wannabe Paolini is: very descriptive, creating languages and showing it off throughout the book…
How obvious are Saphira’s comments.
How Roran arc is much more interesting than Eragon’s
How philosophical Eragon’s training was. I have even highlighted to remember in the posterity.
Another thing I noticed is the bring up of people’s prejudices against other races. I hope the next books will develop it better, it would be interesting.
Persepolis, Volume 1 by Marjane Satrapi
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
That was educational. I find it weird that the parents kept talking about the issues that were happening in the country with so many details despite the child being present. At the same time, it was a difficult time, no time for overthinking the effects of such conversations in front of a child.
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I felt that this one was a little bit slower than the previous ones, like if it was a second act.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Eating disorder, Vomit, and Alcohol
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because from 20 to 60% of the book it was sooooo slow, too much details about sword fights, military strategies, extensive descriptions, which must be great for those that understand it and are into it, but for me it was boring, it was like the story was stuck. The whole thing happened in less than a year for the characters but for me it was like an eternity. In spite of that, the whole book is amazing. At two different moments I had to hold my tears, I have ene highlighted the passages. They were:
62%: “Rin… what am I going to do?”
88%: I heard what you did to that Hesperian soldier.
62%: “Rin… what am I going to do?”
88%: I heard what you did to that Hesperian soldier.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
I was afraid I would not enjoy it as my past experiences with sci-fi ended up with me pausing the reading. But I really enjoyed this one and I am motivated to keep reading the remaining books of the series.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What a tense book! I didn’t give much credit to the reviews when I started listening this, but they didn’t lie. It really gave a John Steinbeck’s vibe. Most of the story is about father and son walking towards the coast on a post apocalyptic world, looking for food, running away from bad guys and trying to find hope in the midst of desolation. Through the story we see the father evolving from being super understanding with the child to becoming short tempered as the control starts to slip from his hands together with the realization that he won’t be able to protect the boy forever. At the same time, the boy starts to see his father with new eyes, no longer a hero, but failing to realize that his father is afraid. I confess that at a certain point the boy would die and the father would finally be free from his self imposed responsibilities and put an end to his suffering. But as he says at the end, he wouldn’t be capable of doing so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Cannibalism
Minor: Gore, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Still in love with those two. Seeing Nick growing, learning about himself and starting to realize what kind of friends he had and that those friendships didn’t make sense for him anymore was inspiring, there are many adults that are still unable to let go of bad friends for their insecurities. I how Nick will really go through with it. I had to hold my tears when Nick came out to his mom . One last thing: Charlie,15, saying he never thought something like that would happen to him got my eyes rolling. Teenagers… 😁
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship
The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I’d love to give this book 5 stars, but I don’t know if it was because the book was longer than the previous ones or if it was the story or if it was just my anxiety, I’ve thought the development of the story pretty slow and I got into a reading slowdown from 20% up until 80%. Despite that, the story is great, the ending was divine. Don’t know if I’ll read the next book (not an Ahnna’s fan), but I’m definitely looking for other Danielle’s books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Vomit, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Pregnancy, and War