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44 reviews

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was already re-examining my identity before reading this book, and it only made me think more about how I want to present myself to the world. There are so many parallels and metaphors I saw between real life and the things happening in this novel. There were a lot of times I felt squeamish or like I wanted to throw up or that I cried because of the reality I could see in the situation or simply my empathy for the characters. I love this book with every fiber of my being. I don't think I've ever seen so much of myself in a character before Silas.
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Nimona by ND Stevenson

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adventurous emotional funny reflective sad 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

4.25

I loved the movie, and I love this book. The end makes me sad, but regardless, it is a fantastic graphic novel.
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Going Green by Heather S. Ransom

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Did not finish book.
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow

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dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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? Yes

4.5

I first tried reading this book after being gifted it for my 13th birthday. I tried reading it at least one other time between then and now. I read the first section at least 3 times. I am so glad I finally got through this book. It's such a fantastic and painful read. I wanted to cry through most of it, especially being at a point in my life, four years after getting this book, where I relate a lot to Charlie. I'm grateful to have had a significantly easier life in comparison to her, but it still hits just as hard to see thoughts I could never put into words written out for me to read.
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Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

As someone who has never been religious but is trans, this hits hard. Coming from my growing up atheist, I sort of saw Seraph as a way of showing what it feels like to be forced to be something you're not. It feels like being ripped apart from the inside out just to be what everyone else wants you to be.
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On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think either I read this book too quickly or it would've worked better if the story slowed down just a bit. I would love to see this animated, I think it would make for a really good animated series.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I always say that a book makes me want to cry -- this was the first to do so in I don't even know how long. Words cannot describe how much I love this book. It perfectly captures why we should cherish every moment we are given. Life is so beautiful -- all the pain and sorrow is worth every moment of beauty and joy. There is so much to experience and so much to live. And I'm so glad I made it.
Gallant by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I knew nothing about this book going into it, but I am so glad I picked it up. There were so many moments that made me want to cry. It was so beautifully written, and I already want to re-read it.
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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Paper Girls #12 by Brian K. Vaughan

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4.0