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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
As for the romance Violet and Xaden's relationship is intriguing, with Xaden's sweet gestures towards Violet adding depth. However, the frequent steamy scenes might be a bit much for some readers. (But I swear to god If Violet says she wants to climb Xaden like a tree one more time-)
Despite its flaws, "Fourth Wing" manages to keep you hooked with its storytelling. Yarros does a great job of sucking you into the world she's created, flaws and all.
Overall, "Fourth Wing" is a flawed but enjoyable read. If you can overlook its shortcomings, you'll find yourself swept up in the story.
TLDR
Though it is a very flawed book I still very much enjoyed it.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
"Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros is a fantasy book that doesn't exactly ground breaking. Sometimes, it feels a bit childish, cheesy and cringy. I find the constant deaths of students at the academy a bit odd. If dragonriders are so crucial to the kingdom's safety, why are the challenges they face more about luck than skill? And why is it normal for recruits to kill each other?
In "Fourth Wing," the worldbuilding feels a bit lacking. While dragons and signets are cool, I wish there were more magical elements like plants or smaller creatures. I mean, what do the dragons even eat? Just bunnies? It seems a bit unrealistic. Adding more magical creatures as food sources for the dragons could have made the world more interesting and believable. Overall, adding more the magical aspects would have made the setting richer and the story more engaging.
In "Fourth Wing," the worldbuilding feels a bit lacking. While dragons and signets are cool, I wish there were more magical elements like plants or smaller creatures. I mean, what do the dragons even eat? Just bunnies? It seems a bit unrealistic. Adding more magical creatures as food sources for the dragons could have made the world more interesting and believable. Overall, adding more the magical aspects would have made the setting richer and the story more engaging.
As for the romance Violet and Xaden's relationship is intriguing, with Xaden's sweet gestures towards Violet adding depth. However, the frequent steamy scenes might be a bit much for some readers. (But I swear to god If Violet says she wants to climb Xaden like a tree one more time-)
Despite its flaws, "Fourth Wing" manages to keep you hooked with its storytelling. Yarros does a great job of sucking you into the world she's created, flaws and all.
Overall, "Fourth Wing" is a flawed but enjoyable read. If you can overlook its shortcomings, you'll find yourself swept up in the story.
TLDR
Though it is a very flawed book I still very much enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Suicide, and Car accident
Minor: Sexual content
Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Animal Farm by George Orwell
challenging
dark
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
The Quite Nice and Fairly Accurate Good Omens Script Book by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 1 by Kamome Shirahama
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Violence, and Alcohol
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75