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The Favor by Adele Griffin
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
The book is about infertility, generosity, indebtedness and fashion
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Medical content, and Pregnancy
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
The characters feel very detached from themselves and also bratty. Didn't know what to make of this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Why does everything have to be so complicated? More smut less sibling rivalry please
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave
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
3.0
Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Lots of resentment in this book. The characters are torn between responsibility and independence.
It's an unflinching story about a concert pianist grappling with his ALS diagnosis and the impact this has on his ex-wife and daughter.
It's an unflinching story about a concert pianist grappling with his ALS diagnosis and the impact this has on his ex-wife and daughter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Excrement, and Medical content
Moderate: Infidelity and Suicidal thoughts
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Very on the nose about how to communicate non-violently and inclusively. Not a lot happened plot-wise during this book but the ending was pretty cool
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Blue sisters is about four sisters in their 20s and 30s. though only three sisters remain, their journey explores the balance between personal freedom and the deep sense of responsibility they feel for one another.
Nicky, the late sister, faced endometriosis, a condition often misunderstood by medical professionals and her own family.
I would have loved to see the story through Nicky's perspective.
Nicky, the late sister, faced endometriosis, a condition often misunderstood by medical professionals and her own family.
I would have loved to see the story through Nicky's perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Vomit
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
dark
emotional
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
3.25
At the center of this book are two brothers who are grieving the death of their father and trying to get their love and professional lives together. Emphasis on trying...
I felt most for Sylvie who is dealing with chronic pain after a car accident and struggles with seeing herself as a complete person post accident.
In classic Rooney style, expect a whirlwind of miscommunication, destructive behavior, and a dash of capitalist critique.
I felt most for Sylvie who is dealing with chronic pain after a car accident and struggles with seeing herself as a complete person post accident.
In classic Rooney style, expect a whirlwind of miscommunication, destructive behavior, and a dash of capitalist critique.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A book doing something different without trying to.
We see the wedding people through the eyes of a suicidal woman who finds her will to live
We see the wedding people through the eyes of a suicidal woman who finds her will to live
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Infertility and Infidelity
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
The world building and writing are stellar. The magic system and history are intricate.
There is lots of violence especially against children. Be prepared.
There is lots of violence especially against children. Be prepared.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail