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Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Mental illness
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Bad Vibes Only: and Other Things I Bring to the Table by Nora McInerny
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
I listened to this via Libro.fm.
Enjoyable, emotional and relatable essays ! I always enjoy when authors narrate their own work.
I laughed out loud, teared up with the author a couple times as well.
Enjoyable, emotional and relatable essays ! I always enjoy when authors narrate their own work.
I laughed out loud, teared up with the author a couple times as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Dementia
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I thought this was a cute "listen" via Libro.fm.
Lighthearted, funny, diverse characters. Enjoyable! I listened to it while painting in class and while cleaning my apartment.
Lighthearted, funny, diverse characters. Enjoyable! I listened to it while painting in class and while cleaning my apartment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Sexual content
Exalted by Anna Dorn
dark
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
You'll enjoy it if:
- you're looking for a quick, entertaining read
- you're a fan of reading stories about shitty people
- plot twists
- you're looking for a quick, entertaining read
- you're a fan of reading stories about shitty people
- plot twists
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Incest, and Sexual content
A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed this book, I found the writing style and pace engaging and felt like there was enough mystery/unknown aspects and tension to keep the novel going to the end. In particular, I felt Summers did an excellent job balancing the past timeline of Dorothy's past with her present age. I found reading from the mind of a serial killer/psychopath, someone who does not even possess a single morsel of empathy QUITE interesting!
I loved that each chapter was named after a particular ingredient or meal related to Dorothy's (and her victim's) lives. Especially.. the Rump Roast :)
Pay attention to the content warnings! Not a novel for a queasy stomach.
I purchased this book and plan on keeping it due to the writing style.
I loved that each chapter was named after a particular ingredient or meal related to Dorothy's (and her victim's) lives. Especially.. the Rump Roast :)
Pay attention to the content warnings! Not a novel for a queasy stomach.
I purchased this book and plan on keeping it due to the writing style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death and Drug use
I loved the writing style, I found the food related/recipe/restaurant parts of the novel informative and interesting. If you enjoy food and restaurant writing, you will enjoy this aspect.
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan
challenging
dark
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed the frantic, anxious and the flawed aspects from the main female character, mixed with the obvious dose of delusion, panic and the self-awareness toward the self-destruction. Accurately portrays love addiction, anxious/avoidant personalities and attachment styles.
If you're a fan of complicated characters with unresolved aspects from their lives, 'stream of consciousness-style' writing with short, disjointed thoughts discussed as chapters (glimpses of conversations, scattered/faded memories brought back into light in a self-reflective way, etc.)
I purchased this book and plan on keeping it, due to the writing style alone. As a fan of complicated characters, I feel like there's a second read in my future for this novel.
If you're a fan of complicated characters with unresolved aspects from their lives, 'stream of consciousness-style' writing with short, disjointed thoughts discussed as chapters (glimpses of conversations, scattered/faded memories brought back into light in a self-reflective way, etc.)
I purchased this book and plan on keeping it, due to the writing style alone. As a fan of complicated characters, I feel like there's a second read in my future for this novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Alcohol
Trust Exercise by Susan Choi
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I read this during a day of traveling through multiple airports, layovers and flights.
I found the novel had enough tension for me to keep reading, wanting to solve the questions I had relating to the dynamics of the characters. However, I finished the novel with more questions - all was not as it seemed. Which, I believe ... may be the point.
I felt like the last act was rushed, which was unfortunate because that featured plot was my favorite.
I purchased the book and am planning on donating it.
If you feel compelled, another read-through of the book could be helpful ... I don't plan on reading it again so I will be donating my copy ... If I feel compelled to read it again, I'll reach out to my local library.
I found the novel had enough tension for me to keep reading, wanting to solve the questions I had relating to the dynamics of the characters. However, I finished the novel with more questions - all was not as it seemed. Which, I believe ... may be the point.
I felt like the last act was rushed, which was unfortunate because that featured plot was my favorite.
I purchased the book and am planning on donating it.
If you feel compelled, another read-through of the book could be helpful ... I don't plan on reading it again so I will be donating my copy ... If I feel compelled to read it again, I'll reach out to my local library.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Gun violence and Sexual content