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339 reviews
Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima
dark
funny
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
American Estrangement: Stories by Said Sayrafiezadeh
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Terminal illness
A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
adventurous
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? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science by Erika Engelhaupt
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Excrement
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Draw Down the Moon by Kristin Cast, P.C. Cast
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Chlorine by Jade Song
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Racism, and Forced institutionalization
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Dead Take the A Train by Cassandra Khaw, Richard Kadrey
adventurous
dark
funny
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? No
4.0