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adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Adorable. I need a prequel about the grandmas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Transphobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked the idea of this novel but the execution was lacking. The characters felt very flat and one dimensional. I still enjoyed the story though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m frustrated because I liked a lot about this book - the world building! The queer love story! The way all the seemingly separate storylines came together! - but the way the author treated religion and politics was a huge miss for me. There is no way anyone who was raised to believe certain thousands-years-old truths, let alone a queen and nobles whose entire existence is based on those truths, would believe that their religion is all a lie immediately. Similarly, all of the political leaders coming together incredibly easily to fight the Nameless One at the end, after thousands of years of political estrangement?? We could have had a much more interesting read on those two fronts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a delightful queer rom-com full of food and puns. Although there were some repetitive phrases and plot points used, I adored it. I’d read anything by Adiba Jaigirdar!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship
I don’t know if it’s the writing, the narration, or me, but I’m bored.
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to like this more than I did. I’m not sure if it was the translation or the original writing but the prose was stilted and the messaging was too on the nose. I’m glad I read it though. A quick read that immerses you in Egypt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Abandonment, Classism
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
What a fun idea for an anthology.
Just can’t get into this one on audio. I may try it some other time in print.
