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221 reviews
The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very solid first book! I found myself intrigued by both plot lines — I wanted to see how it would all connect. While I could see at points that this was clearly C.J. Tudor’s first published book, it was still a really good story, and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, and Gore
Moderate: Animal death and Dementia
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was my first Stephen Graham Jones book, and now I can’t wait to try out his others. I loved how the story meandered throughout the book, taking its time and switching between characters as needed. I thought that was a really interesting aspect. That ending was great, too!
I think I might do a re-read sometime next year or later with a physical copy, to go more in-depth on the different themes that pop up throughout.
I think I might do a re-read sometime next year or later with a physical copy, to go more in-depth on the different themes that pop up throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Racism
This Is the Fire by Don Lemon
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Yeahhhh, I stopped reading after he said that "defund the police" made him cringe, and (ten pages later on) insinuated police brutality isn't "real violence".
I appreciated the personal history up till that point, but I have standards, lol.
I appreciated the personal history up till that point, but I have standards, lol.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Police brutality
The Whole Foods Diet: Discover Your Hidden Potential for Health, Beauty, Vitality & Longevity by Matthew Lederman, John E. Mackey, Alona Pulde
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This book is great for folks who, like me, are beginners in delving into nutrition science and feel overwhelmed! The authors do a great job of explaining a lot of the research that goes into not only the whole foods diet, but nutrition as a whole. I learned quite a bit, and I'm thinking about buying the book to annotate (I read it via my library this first time).
There are two reasons it's not a 5-star read for me: in parts, it did sound like it was an ad for Whole Foods. With one of the co-authors being the CEO for Whole Foods, I probably should have expected it, but still.
The second reason being that, during the chapter on ethics and other reasons for eating plant-based, as he talks about how wasteful and horrible factory farming is (and rightfully so), nowhere does the CEO say anything about the more ethical ways to consume meat, more specifically how indigenous folks have been consuming it for hundreds of years. He mentioned how eating organic, grass-fed, whatever meat is better than factory-farmed, but I find it lacking that he didn't even speak word-one on how different indigenous populations have been ethically eating meat and seafood for so long, in a way that is worlds' better than factory farming.
However, like I said before, there is a wealth of information included in this book, which makes it great for anyone curious about the whole foods diet.
There are two reasons it's not a 5-star read for me: in parts, it did sound like it was an ad for Whole Foods. With one of the co-authors being the CEO for Whole Foods, I probably should have expected it, but still.
The second reason being that, during the chapter on ethics and other reasons for eating plant-based, as he talks about how wasteful and horrible factory farming is (and rightfully so), nowhere does the CEO say anything about the more ethical ways to consume meat, more specifically how indigenous folks have been consuming it for hundreds of years. He mentioned how eating organic, grass-fed, whatever meat is better than factory-farmed, but I find it lacking that he didn't even speak word-one on how different indigenous populations have been ethically eating meat and seafood for so long, in a way that is worlds' better than factory farming.
However, like I said before, there is a wealth of information included in this book, which makes it great for anyone curious about the whole foods diet.
Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
I'll probably do a review that's a bit more fleshed out later, but for now....what the hell did I just read, lmao.
[Trigger/content warnings also to come later, I just did this super quick on my phone to record it]
[Trigger/content warnings also to come later, I just did this super quick on my phone to record it]
Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones by Stephen Gammell, Alvin Schwartz
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Yet another nostalgic read from childhood. I really liked the true story near the end! (Also, how is it that I just now figured out about the notes and bibliography at the end? I'll have to check that out in the other books, too, lol)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Blood, and Cannibalism
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Stephen Gammell, Alvin Schwartz
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Another nostalgic read! Just as spooky as the first one :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Cannibalism
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is completely a nostalgia rating. Some of the stories and drawings are just as scary as I remember them being back in elementary school!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Blood
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
Just finished this today, and I really enjoyed it! I loved seeing Nishat’s character development, along with her mother’s, and while it wasn’t as light-hearted as I thought it was going to be going on, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was really interested in seeing how the author would develop Nishat and Flavia’s relationship, and while I wish we could see a bit more of it, I was still left feeling satisfied.
However, I do wish thatAli would have been reprimanded on-page for outing Nishat, like what the fuck. I feel like we as readers missed out on that, but in the grand scheme of things, it didn’t really take away from the story, it just could have added an extra layer. On top of that, I felt like the whole subplot with Chyna wasn’t really...all that wrapped up? But it felt like the story was trying to get me to think it was, if that makes sense. I just thought it left off kinda suddenly near the end, which meh.
But overall, outside of those couple of things, I really enjoyed the book, especially the sibling relationship between Nishat and her sister! Can’t wait to read her next book, which is coming out sometime in May this year!!
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
Representation
- Irish Bangladeshi Muslim lesbian MC
- Afro-Brazilian LI
- Bangladeshi Muslim SCs
- Korean SC
- Other side characters of color
Just finished this today, and I really enjoyed it! I loved seeing Nishat’s character development, along with her mother’s, and while it wasn’t as light-hearted as I thought it was going to be going on, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was really interested in seeing how the author would develop Nishat and Flavia’s relationship, and while I wish we could see a bit more of it, I was still left feeling satisfied.
However, I do wish that
But overall, outside of those couple of things, I really enjoyed the book, especially the sibling relationship between Nishat and her sister! Can’t wait to read her next book, which is coming out sometime in May this year!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Note that Elliot Page is deadnamed and misgendered when mentioned throughout the book (it was published before he came out).
The xenophobia also includes cultural appropriation (which is a huge topic throughout the book, just fyi).
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
As I said on Twitter: I haven’t read the original Grisha trilogy, and I don’t plan to. It’s been over a year since I re-read Six of Crows. No thoughts, only vibes.
In all seriousness, I was really interested in seeing where all the subplots went. When it comes to books with multiple POVs, especially when they take on their own plots, I usually fall into the habit of favoring one or two over the other(s). With King of Scars, though, I find myself simply speeding through each chapter because I wanted to see where everything went. I cared about all of them equally — well, okay, maybe I have a bit of a bias towards Nina, but she’s a Dreg. She’ll always come first. It was really interesting to see all the character development for everyone (especially Zoya, wow!), and even though the lore behind the Saints and Grisha was...confusing, at first...I found myself being sucked into that, too.
I will say that I thought the ending, even without reading the trilogy, was kinda goofy.Why the Darkling? There was already a trilogy about him, why not someone new and exciting? Who cares about him, lol. But outside of that, I had a fun time, and I can’t wait to read the sequel and (hopefully soonp-ish? 🥺) SOC3!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
4.0
Representation:
- Bi MC
- Characters of color
- Disabled side character
As I said on Twitter: I haven’t read the original Grisha trilogy, and I don’t plan to. It’s been over a year since I re-read Six of Crows. No thoughts, only vibes.
In all seriousness, I was really interested in seeing where all the subplots went. When it comes to books with multiple POVs, especially when they take on their own plots, I usually fall into the habit of favoring one or two over the other(s). With King of Scars, though, I find myself simply speeding through each chapter because I wanted to see where everything went. I cared about all of them equally — well, okay, maybe I have a bit of a bias towards Nina, but she’s a Dreg. She’ll always come first. It was really interesting to see all the character development for everyone (especially Zoya, wow!), and even though the lore behind the Saints and Grisha was...confusing, at first...I found myself being sucked into that, too.
I will say that I thought the ending, even without reading the trilogy, was kinda goofy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Grief
Moderate: Gore, Blood, and Religious bigotry