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Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.75
I honestly just wish this had an extra hundred pages of character and relationship building, because that would have made this into a solid five star read. I really would have loved to spend more time with Mickey and Jaysen, and I feel like I didn’t get to see enough of them near the end. It was a perfect book, otherwise. I absolutely adored their dynamic from start to finish, and I really enjoyed Mickey as a POV character. He’s very layered, and his struggles felt realistic and not overdone. I just wish there was a little bit more! With the plot so quickly over and done with, it’s a somewhat forgettable book.
Wouldn’t necessarily recommend this to anyone who struggles with depression/dissociation and is triggered by reading about those things in fiction, as those themes were quite present.
Wouldn’t necessarily recommend this to anyone who struggles with depression/dissociation and is triggered by reading about those things in fiction, as those themes were quite present.
The King's Men by Nora Sakavic
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
The Raven King by Nora Sakavic
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Blood, Medical content, and Outing
You Asked for Perfect by Laura Silverman
emotional
tense
fast-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
2.75
I disagree with the “lighthearted” tag commonly given to this book. The intense focus on stress/overworking made me feel quite tense while reading. Still, I enjoyed it, and I do agree that the book tries to have many lighthearted moments as well. I just didn’t really feel lighthearted because I felt so stressed for the main character.
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
It's Just Not My Night! - Tale of a Fallen Vampire Queen Vol. 1 by Muchimaro
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
Mame Coordinate, Vol. 1 by Sachi Miyabe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
There is no explicit discussion of eating disorders in the books, however disordered eating seems to be encouraged by model management, and (minor spoilers) one model character is shown living off nothing but juice for three days to prepare for an audition.