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An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a master class in dark academia. It was weird and brutal and gruesome and twisted and I really really enjoyed it!! It was honestly the best book to read to tune out everything else right now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, and Murder
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I think that this thriller was too smart for me. I honestly don’t know what I just read, but I did think it was really well written. Just went over my head and sometimes that’s okay!! a good thriller for people that don’t like to be scared, but do you like to think?! And like a little 90s nostalgia
The Other Half by Charlotte Vassell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 49%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 49%.
I love rich people behaving badly but I just can’t get into this one… I tried and I probably tried too hard!!
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Definitely more of a like than a love. I think the premise of this was very fun and I’m always here for some magical realism and a romance book. I do think it was a bit too long and the bouncing between worlds got a little confusing. My favorite part was all of the additional mixed media.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Blood and Murder
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Okay so I genuinely don’t know if I enjoyed this one, but it held my attention. It reads like a stream of consciences, which at times felt confusing and to be honest I still don’t know fully what just happened.. I think it pays tribute to the slasher genre and a really fun
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book two did not disappoint!! I loved the immediate connection and the tension!! Did not love that Ada gave pick me energyyyy but I forgive her because Wes won her over! Needless to say I’m thoroughly enjoying these books and I definitely did just pre-order book 3!!
Over the Influence by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I don’t rate memoirs! Wow I really didn’t know what to expect but this memoir goes there! Jojo is someone I grew up loving (I used to vote for her on trl) so this was really interesting to see that not all glitters is gold. It’s really another cautional tale of young fame. I appreciate how raw and honest she was and this was really much darker than I anticipated!! Definitely recommend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infidelity, and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent
Next to You by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Just like the other ones, this one is very spicy and full of emotion. I didn’t gravitate towards these characters as quickly as the others, but I did love the Friends to Lovers to will they won’t they? But I did hate the indecision and the self-doubt.. Also Matt did feel too good to be true (which makes sense since hes fictional!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Mental illness and Car accident
The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’ve had this one on my shelf for too long and I’m so glad I finally got to it. Of course in true Rosie Danan fashion, this one was hot, hot hot. But it was also super sweet, and I love seeing the other side of Naomi.. Ethan and her were the perfect grumpy sunshine. This is the perfect book if you are coming off of a nobody wants this journey.
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Yeehaw! I loved this so much I immediately requested book two upon finishing! This was hot and fun and I was shocked by how giddy it made me. Officially in my horse girl era ✌🏼
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment