Category: Partner Reading
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A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four (Sherlock Holmes #1-2)
Enjoyable but predictable start to Holmes. Fast setup, slow backstories, limited insight via Watson. Some dated views. Solid read, not gripping. 7/10.
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The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1)
The Poppy War starts strong but falters with pacing and world building issues. The historical parallels and unaddressed character flaws mar the narrative. 2/10
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The Hunger Games Series (Books 1-3)
The books outshine the movies with deeper world-building, Katniss’ internal monologue and richer character development. Very solid YA dystopia. 7/10
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The Return of The King (The Lord of The Rings #3)
The Return of The King is a finale rich in lore and depth, with many standout moments. A bittersweet farewell to a world built with heartfelt care. 8.5/10
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The Two Towers (The Lord Of The Rings #2)
The Two Towers shines in Ent lore, Saruman’s chilling presence, and rich worldbuilding, but Frodo’s half stalls with its weak pacing. 7.5/10
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The Fellowship Of The Ring (The Lord Of The Rings #1)
The Fellowship of the Ring is dense and slow-paced, but rich in lore and world-building. A slog to read, but an amazing tale. 9/10
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The Hobbit
The Hobbit surprised with its charm and depth despite quirks in style and world logic. A slower start, but ultimately a delightful adventure. 9/10
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Blood of Elves (The Witcher #3)
Blood of Elves marks a shift toward full-length storytelling in The Witcher saga, but slow pacing and talk-heavy chapters dilute its momentum. 6/10
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Bookshops and Bonedust (Legends and Lattes #2)
Bookshops and Bonedust cosily deepens Viv’s story with better world building and charm, even if its character arcs sometimes fade into the background. 8.5/10
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Sword of Destiny (The Witcher #2)
What I thought would be the start of the Witcher’s story proper turns into another series of set up short stories, some of which read more awkwardly than others but there is a subtle hint of higher stakes keeping up the attention.