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kathispathi's Reviews (112)
adventurous
dark
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
I went in expecting a YA fantasy, and what I got was a dark, brutal, and deeply graphic depiction of war and trauma. š¬ Definitely check trigger warnings before diving in!
That said, the writing and the plot were great. The political scheming was dense at times - as an epic fantasy should be - but I found it complicated at times.
That said, the writing and the plot were great. The political scheming was dense at times - as an epic fantasy should be - but I found it complicated at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, War
Moderate: Torture, Blood
Minor: Confinement
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
I thoroughly enjoyed this! š„° A perfect easy popcorn read with lovable characters and an interesting plot. A perfect mix of of humour, romance and adventure.
Only negative I have to say is that I struggled to get along with the narration of the audiobook. The voice sounded very robotic and I ended up googling if it wasn't AI š«£
Only negative I have to say is that I struggled to get along with the narration of the audiobook. The voice sounded very robotic and I ended up googling if it wasn't AI š«£
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Grief, Abandonment
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
NOT going to say it was inspiring š but it was incredibly interesting, educational and had funny moments
I've been following Haben on Instagram for a while now and loved learning more about her - I think the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is that I wished to read even more!
I've been following Haben on Instagram for a while now and loved learning more about her - I think the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is that I wished to read even more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Animal death, Colonisation
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first 40% of the book were incredibly slow but once it picked up it's better than the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent
I only read 2.5 stories before deciding to DNF. Iām not usually a fan of short stories, but I gave this a try, hoping it might change my mind. Unfortunately, I didnāt connect with the writing style, which, along with the format, made it hard for me to enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Rape
Something happened to the protagonist that really triggered me, and Iām not sure how I feel about making up such things about a real personā even with a different name and a clear disclaimer that itās fiction. š¤·āāļø It just didnāt sit right with me, so I chose not to continue.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Abortion
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I was a bit intimidated by its size and the fact that it's nonfiction. However, I was pleasantly surprisedāit reads like a gripping drama rather than a dry history book.
I went into this knowing very little about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and I came away fascinated (and shocked) by what I learned. The storytelling is so immersive, and I highly recommend! āāāāā
I went into this knowing very little about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and I came away fascinated (and shocked) by what I learned. The storytelling is so immersive, and I highly recommend! āāāāā
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Torture, Police brutality
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Suicide
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Iāve wanted to read this for ages, but classics can be intimidating! Thankfully, this one was surprisingly accessible and easy to follow. I enjoyed the writing styleāsome parts were actually funny, and I was way more invested in the story than I expected!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Infidelity, Violence, War
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
I listened to Becoming as an audiobook and I really appreciated that Michelle Obama narrates it herselfāit adds so much depth and authenticity.
While I found the book interesting and insightful, I was left feeling a bit underwhelmed. š¤·āāļø Maybe itās because none of the stories truly surprised me? Not sure! That said, it still can be an inspiring read.
While I found the book interesting and insightful, I was left feeling a bit underwhelmed. š¤·āāļø Maybe itās because none of the stories truly surprised me? Not sure! That said, it still can be an inspiring read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Grief
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
while the premise was fantastic, the execution didnāt quite work for me.
ā” Pros:
āļø Unique and intriguing concept
āļø Great sci-fi setting
ā ļø Cons:
ā The middle section draggedāvery slow and repetitive š¤
ā The ending felt rushed, missing the potential for deeper exploration
ā I couldnāt connect with the characters, which made it hard to stay engaged
Overall, I loved the idea but felt it missed the mark.
ā” Pros:
āļø Unique and intriguing concept
āļø Great sci-fi setting
ā ļø Cons:
ā The middle section draggedāvery slow and repetitive š¤
ā The ending felt rushed, missing the potential for deeper exploration
ā I couldnāt connect with the characters, which made it hard to stay engaged
Overall, I loved the idea but felt it missed the mark.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail