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49 reviews
Loveless by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
This book isn’t my usual go-to in terms of genre, but it made me feel so, so seen.
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
I tried. I really did. It just wasn’t grabbing my attention, and the casual racism (yes, I know it was 1937, yes, it still rubbed me the wrong way) was not doing it for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexism
ExtraOrdinary Anniversary Edition by V.E. Schwab
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
A fun comic exploration into the world of Vicious! I think the story really suits the comic format.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
I’m so sorry. I really wanted to like this book. I don’t see a lot of aro/ace rep so I was mainly excited for that, but it just wasn’t worth it. No one talks like a human in this book, they just spurt exposition every single page, and the plot moves at an abruptly fast pace. The terminology and fantasy lingo was just too much, I couldn’t take it seriously. It just wasn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore and Transphobia
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
One of the only things taking me out of this book was the first person present tense, but I’m not the type to DNF over things like that, and I’m glad I didn’t.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Transphobia, and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual assault
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A nice, nostalgic reread that made me realize just how much Uncle Andrew sucks.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
Babel by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
I see why people dislike this book — if you’re a fan of intricately specific magic systems that make consistent sense logically, this book isn’t for you. However, this wasn’t the focus of the book, and I found this read extremely emotionally impactful and I’m reeling. I loved it. It explored concepts that are truly intriguing and so incredibly important. The moral rifts weren’t as black-and-white as I expected them to be. I was so very invested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
4.5
I didn't enjoy it quite as much as Vicious, but that's just because femme fatale is not a favorite trope of mine. However, this book was still such a fun, addictive read, and I cannot wait for Victorious!