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628 reviews
The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
4.5
what an ending! and a definite beginning - im looking forward to reading the dreamer trilogy soon! my only issue with this is that i wanted more from some of the storylines and lore to fully wrap up the series. this is a rich universe, which is why there’s a whole other series, but i think more wouldnt have hurt this series.
You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
this was such a fun read! extremely solid story and great characters, i loved the journey to our mcs went on, and the romance was so good. the dynamic of it is my fave!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, and Death of parent
Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
oh this was DELIGHTFUL!! so funny, and really nails that balance between knowing what kids and adults will find funny, making it a real lasting comedy. also the illustrations!! my favourite part honestly, they’re so whimsical and lovely.
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.0
what a brilliant story! really unique and touching. the first third of this book was a bit of a slog, but getting past that was well worth it, and definitely had me captivated. this touches on a lot of really difficult stuff, but it’s all the more important for that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual content
The Brightness Between Us by Eliot Schrefer
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
im sad that this wasn’t as strong as the first book! it lacked the true horror that the first one did, as well as a strong narrative. owl was very boring and annoying, too, which made the chapters narrated by her difficult to read at times. while it was nice to get some answers, ultimately i wish this had gone in a different direction.
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
this was incredible!! such a rich sci-fi, tinged with the perfect amount of horror. i really loved getting to dive into this and i look forward to reading the sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, and Medical content
Minor: Suicide and Grief
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
nina lacour you’ve done it again you legend GOD this was fucking phenomenal!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
2.0
i really wanted to like this more! lacour’s prose was stunning as always, but i just couldn’t connect with any of the characters and i found the pacing to be off. i like the meaning of this, but it sadly just didn’t connect for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Blood and Vomit