This is one of my favorite posts to do at the end of the year! And I always do them on my birthday. Lol. I just feel like that's appropriate, you know, looking back and reflecting on the year. (It's very convenient that my birthday is at the end of the year, too 😆) And here is the post from last year, if anyone is interested.
However, I don't quite know what makes one work and another not. A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement is a cozy fantasy with a fun cast of characters and an idyllic setting. The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society is a cozy mystery set in this little town. Except, I feel like the titular demon was not mentioned nearly enough. Idk. I don't think I've read nearly enough cozy books to gauge what works and what doesn't for me. Although a big part of me liking that first book might have a lot to do with the fact that it was written by Julia Huni, who I love. Lol.
For the longest time, I did not like historical books. I just found the setting boring. But as time goes on and I get out of my comfort zone, I've noted that I've picked up a historical book from time to time, and I actually enjoyed them! The caveat: They have to have fantasy elements. Lol.
It is very rare that I find a book genuinely scary. Maybe that's why I decided to give splatterpunk a chance, but yikes! I was okay with all the violence and gore. In fact, I was expecting it. But I draw the line at sexual violence against children. That's what made this book vile.
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