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73 reviews
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked this book. There was a lot that happened in a short timeline without a ton of interaction with characters or explanation. It was interesting and a compelling story but it did feel a little rushed at times. I wanted more character to character interaction/deeper relationships. But overall it was an enjoyable read.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Animal: A Novel by Lisa Taddeo
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved this but holy hell was it tough to hear. I listened on audiobook and the narration was amazing. The prose was beautiful and incredibly well written but so difficult and heart wrenching. This gave me every emotion and thought I wanted Nightbitch to give me. The content warnings are as long as the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
This was not my type of book. It was very cute, but a little too whimsical for me. I almost DNF’ed until over halfway through the book, it grabbed my attention for a short while, and then I just had to power through to finish. It was a very cute story but overall not for me.
The Unmaking of Them by H.A. Watson
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
3.75
I really enjoyed this story. The twists were twisting, the plot moved beautifully, and I was invested in every characters every move. The disability and gender rep was excellent and felt very natural in this world. It was definitely an enjoyable and worthwhile read.
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.75
I really liked this but it ended very abruptly and I’m left with a lot of questions. I need to sit with it for a bit and reflect on overall thoughts. Immediate thoughts are muddled but I did like the book a great deal. The writing was beautiful and the concept was disturbing but very well thought out.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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