This series always delivers! Considering that I already know what's going to happen because of the podcast, it's impressive that I stay invested in thThis series always delivers! Considering that I already know what's going to happen because of the podcast, it's impressive that I stay invested in these graphic novels ...more
3.5 stars - Definitely the strongest of the three because King goes back to his roots and taps into some of the tricks and characters that he does bes3.5 stars - Definitely the strongest of the three because King goes back to his roots and taps into some of the tricks and characters that he does best. The only one that did justice to Brady, who is a genuinely creepy villain ...more
2.5 stars - Entertaining on a page to page basis, but lacking the typically strong character work I associated with Stephen King and pretty messy in i2.5 stars - Entertaining on a page to page basis, but lacking the typically strong character work I associated with Stephen King and pretty messy in its construction as a mystery or thriller...more
It took me a while to get into the groove of the writing of this one, but once I did, I really enjoyed its combination of political machinations, murdIt took me a while to get into the groove of the writing of this one, but once I did, I really enjoyed its combination of political machinations, murder mystery, and portal-ish fantasy into this pre-Tolkien tale of fairies and the forbidden fairy fruit poisoning the land ...more
Not normally my preferred trope combo, but I really enjoyed this! I especially thought the writing was very strong and enjoyable to me - would read moNot normally my preferred trope combo, but I really enjoyed this! I especially thought the writing was very strong and enjoyable to me - would read more from this author in the future...more
4.5 stars - What a beautifully written memoir! Very spare in terms of on page processing, Ford instead carefully selects her scenes to paint a complic4.5 stars - What a beautifully written memoir! Very spare in terms of on page processing, Ford instead carefully selects her scenes to paint a complicated relationship dynamic with both of her parents. This had been recommended a lot on the bookish internet, and I can totally see why - this would also be a good candidate for a book club
I was trying to vibe with this and was hanging on at a 2.5-3 star range for most of the book - too many POVs for my taste, but perfectly fine for whatI was trying to vibe with this and was hanging on at a 2.5-3 star range for most of the book - too many POVs for my taste, but perfectly fine for what it was. But the way some of the sensitive topics raised were handled in the ending was distasteful IMO. YMMV but it did not sit well with me. I do appreciate that it was contemplating the "disposability" of women and how societies handle its difficult women...more
A mystery set on a future human colony on Jupiter with a heavy dollop of sapphic romance? Yes, please, and thank you! While I felt some of the pacing A mystery set on a future human colony on Jupiter with a heavy dollop of sapphic romance? Yes, please, and thank you! While I felt some of the pacing was a bit off in the middle, overall, this totally delivered and I particularly appreciated the themes around climate change that it interrogates. I'd love for there to be more stories in this world...more
I'd give the plot 3.5 stars and the writing & characterization 4 stars. In the plot, without getting into spoilers, I will say that I can definitely fI'd give the plot 3.5 stars and the writing & characterization 4 stars. In the plot, without getting into spoilers, I will say that I can definitely feel the influence of the author's YA thriller experience and that kept the twists from feeling super fresh to me, though it was well executed. I do really like KAM's writing style and particularly the way she built the Naomi and Liv characters. This happily kept me turning pages and I look forward to reading more from this author...more
4.5 stars - My favorite In Death book was Treachery in Death, and this gave me a lot of those vibes. Great mystery, good moments with the characters w4.5 stars - My favorite In Death book was Treachery in Death, and this gave me a lot of those vibes. Great mystery, good moments with the characters we love... all around a great entry!...more
Super lovely, though I'm confused why people are talking about this as cozy fantasy vs. fantasy romance? Seems pretty straightforwardly fantasy romancSuper lovely, though I'm confused why people are talking about this as cozy fantasy vs. fantasy romance? Seems pretty straightforwardly fantasy romance to me with strong community elements but... regardless, very much enjoyed!...more
Somewhere between 3.5 & 4 stars - This was so imaginative and distinctive from most mysteries or thrillers I read, which I appreciate! I'm not sure thSomewhere between 3.5 & 4 stars - This was so imaginative and distinctive from most mysteries or thrillers I read, which I appreciate! I'm not sure this ultimately was "my thing" but I did appreciate having a conspiracy thriller with a unique vision and a lot of confidence in the story telling...more
2.5 stars - Meh, unfortunately this was pretty mid. A lot of fun ideas and tropes, but the delivery was pretty flat. This would have worked better as 2.5 stars - Meh, unfortunately this was pretty mid. A lot of fun ideas and tropes, but the delivery was pretty flat. This would have worked better as a movie...more
I had such high hopes for this one, but it was a bit disappointing. The writing and themes/ideas were really great, but I felt like the plot and charaI had such high hopes for this one, but it was a bit disappointing. The writing and themes/ideas were really great, but I felt like the plot and characters were never fully baked to support the metaphorical content and message about systemic injustice...more
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