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A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Not a lot happens in this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
First Love: Essays on Friendship by Lilly Dancyger
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Boy, I'm glad my friendships are very different from the author's
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Murder
PET by Akwaeke Emezi
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
It's incredibly succinct for a short fantasy book but also a little non-climactic
Big Vegan Flavor: Techniques and 150 Recipes to Master Vegan Cooking by Nisha Vora
informative
medium-paced
4.0
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
3.25
Not as scary as I thought it would be. The reader really gets to know the characters before the big reveal. A lot happens in the last two hours of the audiobook.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This is one of the most disjointed stories I've read in a long time. The narrative is riddled with abrupt time jumps, making it feel as though entire paragraphs or chapters were missing. Characters are dying and marrying with little explanation, leaving me constantly wondering why.
The only thing I liked were the songs in between some chapters.
The only thing I liked were the songs in between some chapters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book offers a realistic portrayal of the challenges of being diagnosed with and living with endometriosis. However, at its core, the story revolves around themes of loyalty and betrayal.
While the masochism and frequent miscommunication was frustrating for me I found it hard to put the book down.
While the masochism and frequent miscommunication was frustrating for me I found it hard to put the book down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Alcohol
What Doesn't Kill You: A Life with Chronic Illness - Lessons from a Body in Revolt by Tessa Miller
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.5
This book is part memoir, part practical guide to navigating the U.S. healthcare system and advocating for yourself. It offers valuable insights on finding community, hope, and managing your health by focusing on what you can control.
The author shares her story with honesty and courage, offering readers both guidance and hope in their own health journeys.
I recommend it to anyone living with a lifelong illness, as well as their family members and friends
I recommend it to anyone living with a lifelong illness, as well as their family members and friends
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Excrement, Vomit, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Ableism, Eating disorder, and Blood
The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I appreciated the characters' deep love for reading and writing, as well as the strong portrayal of friendship. However, the focus on bullying and mental health issues often overshadowed the romance, which made the balance of the story feel uneven for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Mental illness, and Terminal illness
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
This novel offers a heartwarming portrayal of strong female friendships, intertwined with secrets. It’s an engaging story with a hint of steam.