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Funny Story by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
This Fresh Hell by Katya de Becerra, Narrelle M. Harris
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
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dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Self harm and Death of parent
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
just not for me
Boys In the Valley by Philip Fracassi
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Beach Read by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Where Echoes Die by Courtney Gould
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
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dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.5
It is hard to top Stephen King’s “CARRIE.” It is a beloved classic in the horror genre after all, but then Tiffany D. Jackson came along and showed us how it’s done with her young adult reimagining THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD.
This retelling focuses on Maddy Washington, a bi-racial teen who has been passing for white in her small town of Springville, Georgia due to her father’s strict rules and abuse. Springville is still living in a racist past and when her bullies find out her secret, they are relentless. When they push too far they not only awaken a social justice movement in their community, but powers within Maddie as well.
If you’re familiar with the plot of Carrie then you’ll be familiar with how this turns out for the town. Jackson does an amazing job at honoring our favorite prom queen while still making it her own. It is reflective of our social justice movements and addresses themes surrounding colorism, microagressions, police brutality, and self-acceptance.
Half of the story is even told through a podcast investigation.
THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD is a thrilling and bloody time. An instant buy author.
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry