king_lefay's Reviews (252)

Lakesedge

Lyndall Clipstone

3.75

mysterious tense fast-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

This book helped me realize I may just be growing out of teen/YA stories. The story itself and overall writing was fine, and there were aspects I enjoyed (specifically with scenes that happened right around the ending) but I felt the world-building was lacking and a bit simplistic for me. I wasn’t sold on the romance or the love interest, either. But, again, the ending made me excited for the sequel so hopefully that one pans out better.

Content Warnings

Ka: Dar Oakley in the Ruin of Ymr

John Crowley

4.5

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Dark Harvest

Norman Partridge

5.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is one of my favourite reads of the year so far and probably one of my new favourite books of all time. The voice and style and tone of the writing were so solid, I felt like I was hearing and experiencing a campfire story all at once. The amount of lore and story revealed in such a small setting and time-period was impressive and immersive. Loved it!

Also I just love a pumpkin-headed boy.