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kathispathi's Reviews (112)
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-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
What did I just read? (Or listen to as it was an audiobook) This book took completely unexpected turns and I have no idea what to make of it. Oh, and it was weirdly funny at times?
I had to listen to the ending twice and I'm still not sure if I understand what's going on
I had to listen to the ending twice and I'm still not sure if I understand what's going on
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Murder
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved the premise. Didn't like the parts with the minister of loneliness. Overall a great read though
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Rape, Torture, Murder
Minor: Drug abuse, Vomit, Alcohol
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What an amazing read. Dystopian is my favourite genre and I absolutely loved this book. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something dystopian but without any of the action it sometimes tends to come with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Terminal illness
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide
mysterious
medium-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
Sherlock Holmes in an Attack on Titan like setting - loved this idea!
The blend of high fantasy with a murder mystery twist was super refreshing and unlike anything I’ve read before.
It was clever and totally unique.
The blend of high fantasy with a murder mystery twist was super refreshing and unlike anything I’ve read before.
It was clever and totally unique.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-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
Pure nostalgia but not the best book if I'm honest. I wasn't a big fan of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and this one is very connected to it. On the other hand just very repetitive from the first Hunger Games novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death of parent
Minor: Torture
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It was an incredibly devastating and emotionally challenging read. It made me cry and I had to take a break several times before continuing.
I loved how the author weaves Cambodian language and culture so seamlessly into the narrative — it added such depth and authenticity.
It's not an easy read but one that will definitely stay with me. 5/5⭐
Make yourself familiar with all the trigger warnings if you're thinking of reading it!
I loved how the author weaves Cambodian language and culture so seamlessly into the narrative — it added such depth and authenticity.
It's not an easy read but one that will definitely stay with me. 5/5⭐
Make yourself familiar with all the trigger warnings if you're thinking of reading it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War
dark
emotional
reflective
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
I absolutely loved this story! The writing is so beautiful and immersive: You really connect with every character, their personalities, and their struggles. You can’t help but root for them all.
It’s an incredibly inclusive novel with a richly diverse cast and a powerful focus on found family.
Also, a huge shoutout to the narrator Alix Dunmore - she brought the audiobook to life and made the whole experience even more memorable!
Would highly recommend! 5⭐
It’s an incredibly inclusive novel with a richly diverse cast and a powerful focus on found family.
Also, a huge shoutout to the narrator Alix Dunmore - she brought the audiobook to life and made the whole experience even more memorable!
Would highly recommend! 5⭐
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Transphobia, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Murder
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm finding out I'm not a fan of chaotic / un-organised POVs. Big parts of the book dragged on without progressing plot nor character development. Didn't like the choice of format of the ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Terminal illness, Excrement, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The writing felt a bit uneven—clever words dropped randomly into otherwise simple prose.
Loved the concept and appreciated the genre-blending (sci-fi, romance, spy thriller), but it didn't go deep enough into any of them for me.
It had the potential to be funny but the jokes didn't land.
There was a lot going on—climate change, identity, time travel—but it lost focus. The main character's reflections on her Cambodian-British heritage were interesting, just got a bit buried under everything else.
A decent debut, but sadly just ⭐⭐/5 from me.
Loved the concept and appreciated the genre-blending (sci-fi, romance, spy thriller), but it didn't go deep enough into any of them for me.
It had the potential to be funny but the jokes didn't land.
There was a lot going on—climate change, identity, time travel—but it lost focus. The main character's reflections on her Cambodian-British heritage were interesting, just got a bit buried under everything else.
A decent debut, but sadly just ⭐⭐/5 from me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Cannibalism