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139 reviews
One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
The Mirror World of Melody Black by Gavin Extence
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Forgotten Island by David Sodergren
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Interesting premise that is mostly well executed, but falls short in making me care about any of the characters. Maybe that was the point? Some actions and thoughts from characters seemed outlandish, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
Arachbophobes beware!
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Maggie's Grave by David Sodergren
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Good Girls Don't Die by Christina Henry
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.75
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Cannibalism
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
This whole book was brutal. But Jiminy H. Cricket it was good. This wasn't a "whodoneit" type of mystery, more a hunt for a psychopath kind. Graphic and intense as heck but it is one of my new favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder