lastyearsgirl's reviews
85 reviews

King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild

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challenging dark informative sad medium-paced

4.0

The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

A Brief History of Vice by Robert Evans

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funny informative medium-paced

2.75

The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale

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emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale

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dark emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Nocturne by Alyssa Wees

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
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The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25