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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Gaslighting
Minor: Death, Blood, and Murder
Deine kalten Hände by Han Kang
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
Minor: Pregnancy
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
adventurous
dark
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? No
2.0
Concept seemed so interesting execution was rushed and generic
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.75
Loved this book very much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Pregnancy and Toxic friendship
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Der unglaubliche Katalog der Monster by Grégoire Kocjan
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
adventurous
dark
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Liked this book very much, I knew it was different from how it it's presented in pop culture. But it was even more different than expected. And it was better than expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Xenophobia
Moderate: Child death
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Definitely have to read this book again to fully appreciate it