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114 reviews
Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton
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dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
It feels weird to rate this book since it is a story of real life and history that's not my own. But I enjoyed learning and listening to the history of Crownsville. I think the author did a wonderful job of explaining the history with the limited resources available.
Graphic: Racism
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.
I’m not sure why I picked up this book after I hated the 2nd one. Idk it sounded good
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman
Did not finish book.
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I couldn't handle the mom sexual assaulting her son.
Did not finish book.
What the fuck? I can't handle this book. I'm speechless right now
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism
American Rapture by CJ Leede
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
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Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Rape, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
I want to come back to this book but idk I’m having trouble getting through😞
All This and More by Peng Shepherd
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
So many characters and the book is too slow for me. I'm unfortunately not enjoying it enough to finish it
The Trials of Lila Dalton by L.J. Shepherd
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir
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dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Drug use