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When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-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
5.0
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
Not actually cancer or terminal illness, but in a (magical realism/dystopian lite) modern day word where genetic mutation to turn into a wild animal is a known medical condition with specialists and treatment plans and family support groups.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I don’t know if I give this five stars or none. An utter train wreck, but in an endearing way? Kind of terrible but unstoppable and I could not divert my attention until it was done.
Sometimes books have a cool premise and turn out so lame. This one is such a silly and unhinged concept and I grew very emotionally attached to the characters and their stories. I have so many feelings about this book and none of them are concise.
Highly recommend if you like Vonnegut-ish dry humor and fucked up dates with heartwarming impact.
**READ IT IN PRINT, I beg of you, the audiobook narration is unbearable, unless you’re stoned and laugh uncontrollably about how ridiculous that is, too**
Sometimes books have a cool premise and turn out so lame. This one is such a silly and unhinged concept and I grew very emotionally attached to the characters and their stories. I have so many feelings about this book and none of them are concise.
Highly recommend if you like Vonnegut-ish dry humor and fucked up dates with heartwarming impact.
**READ IT IN PRINT, I beg of you, the audiobook narration is unbearable, unless you’re stoned and laugh uncontrollably about how ridiculous that is, too**
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness
Minor: Domestic abuse and Pandemic/Epidemic
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Violence, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Moderate: Rape and Toxic relationship
Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins by Emma Donoghue
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0