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A Drop of Anguish by Stacey Trombley
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
This magic school romantasy series continues to be amazing! I'm so looking forward to what happens next.
Diva by Daisy Goodwin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.
I wasn't loving this, but I was going to try and finish anyway, because I love Maria, but because I love her, I needed to stop.
Fear Itself: Exposing the Left's Mind-Killing Agenda by Tammy Bruce
informative
medium-paced
4.25
It's been ages since I've read Tammy Bruce, but she's still as engaging and informative as ever. Glad I listened to this one.
The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 63%.
Started well enough, but then it just becomes G-rated domestic fluff, and that's not really my thing.
The Violinist of Venice: A Story of Vivaldi by Alyssa Palombo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
Perfectly fine historical romance, but I just don't have the time or inclination to finish this right now.
Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics by Joe Klein
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Somehow, I'd never read this, even though I've always been a fan of the movie. Election season inspired me to final check it out, and it's an often funny, but also often troubling look at American politics. Glad I finally checked it out.
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Suicide
The Bone Shard Emperor by Andrea Stewart
adventurous
emotional
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
4.25
First of all, this only took me so long to finish, because other things and WITMonth popped up. I was incredibly excited to get back to the world, especially the growing relationship between Lin and Jovis. It's dark and interesting, and I dig the magic, so don't think I don't like this series, even though I'm about to get distracted by other reading again, so it will be a bit before I can get to book 3.
A Taste of Torment by Stacey Trombley
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Exciting magic school romantasy with some enemies to loves as the topping to this delicious cake. I really enjoy Candice and Jarron, and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with their relationship in the rest of the series!
The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage by Jonathan Turley
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.25
It's hard to find someone who is more of an authority on the First Amendment and freedom of speech than Turley, so the information is excellent. As a book, I felt it got off to a slightly slow start, but it eventually started firing on all cylinders for me, and I especially enjoyed the chapter on free speech in academia.
Olav Audunssøn: III. Crossroads by Sigrid Undset
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Olav's journey continues, although hugely changed from the first two books. He continues to be a fascinating character, and Undset's writing about late-Medieval Norway rich and interesting.