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Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
kinda wild that this guy writes about seeing past blind intolerance and hate and is a proud homophobe 0-0 like ok we can build understanding with alien pigs and bugs, but not with men who kiss other men? wild.
unfortunately i really like the ender series, but i will be borrowing copies from my local library or buying books secondhand so card earns not even a cent from me :)
unfortunately i really like the ender series, but i will be borrowing copies from my local library or buying books secondhand so card earns not even a cent from me :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Incest, and Infidelity
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Dysphoria
Moderate: Homophobia, Stalking, and Outing
Prince's Gambit by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Really glad I stuck with this series! Book 2 really ups the stakes and I’m excited and terrified to see how it all plays out in 3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault and War
Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 1 by Kamome Shirahama
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
It took a bit for the political drama aspect to really kick in since the first few chapters are just t0rture p0rn and r@pe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Slavery
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
A very heavy story lightened with Jennette’s wit, strength, and ability to persevere
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Vomit
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and War
Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Murder
Minor: Drug use and Violence