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House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Gathering by C.J. Tudor
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Content Warnings
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Racism, Suicide, and Religious bigotry
Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The Mist by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman
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Content Warnings
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Child death and Mass/school shootings
Withered Hill by David Barnett
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Content Warnings
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
Moderate: Self harm and Suicide attempt
No Choice: The Past, Present, and Perilous Future of Abortion in the United States by Becca Andrews
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
had to return to library :(
Lucy Undying by Kiersten White
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I 'dnf'd' this book pretty early on when I realized that I was having an issue with the writing. I did not connect with any of the characters as they felt pretty shallow. From the dialogue to the connecting point-of-views, I found this to be pretty ill-matched.