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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Minor: Rape
Henry And Eliza by Anthony Hampden, Jane Austen
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
The only way I know how to describe this book is harrowing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Violence, and War
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Me when they both die at the end in the book they both die at the end.
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Me when he dies at the end in the book The First to Die at the End.
Also, I was wrong about my prediction, but it's okay; I'm not mad at it, I'm happier at who actually died, like bitch deserved it
I hope Gloria lives a long, happy life, marries Rolando, and lives peacefully.
Also, I was wrong about my prediction, but it's okay; I'm not mad at it, I'm happier at who actually died, like bitch deserved it
I hope Gloria lives a long, happy life, marries Rolando, and lives peacefully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Alcohol
Trial by Combat by Shirley Jackson
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
A Song for a Siren by David J. Macias
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was so excited to get to this one.
I love Lains emotional journey and how his grief causes him to spiral and I really connected with Lain at the start of the book. Losing someone important to you and looking at everyone just going about their day not knowing the pain you're going through is so jarring and seeing Lain go through it made me feel seen honestly.
I'm not going to lie, I didn't feel as connected to Adaira as I wanted to, I felt like she was really idolized almost and I cared about her mainly because Lain did. Their relationship was really fast which wasn't my favorite but I loved them together and I wished we had seen more of them as a couple and I wish that we were able to see the three weeks of them being together at the start, it may have slowed down the pacing however it would've given us time to be invested in them and would've held more impact when we learn that Adaira may have to leave.
I loved how the mysteries weren't exactly solved at the end, like we didn't get answers about the sirens and the kelpies because ultimately it wasn't the point, the point was getting Adaira back not investigating them, sure getting Adaira back led to investigating and ultimately connecting more with Alistair but when the goal was achieved it was done and I appreciate that. I am really interested about the world this takes place in and the creatures that inhabitants it but I'm glad it ended where it did because it was great.
Also there are some banger quotes in here, I used so many tabs. There are a few times while reading where the flow of the conversation was a little repetitive or broken up but it wasn't that big of a deal for me and it didn't affect my reading experience overall, this was just a little note.
I was gonna say more about this but I forgot. I started this in school and now I'm out and it's been 12 hours and my brain no work so this is all that this is gonna get until I can think of more 💀💀
I love Lains emotional journey and how his grief causes him to spiral and I really connected with Lain at the start of the book. Losing someone important to you and looking at everyone just going about their day not knowing the pain you're going through is so jarring and seeing Lain go through it made me feel seen honestly.
I'm not going to lie, I didn't feel as connected to Adaira as I wanted to, I felt like she was really idolized almost and I cared about her mainly because Lain did. Their relationship was really fast which wasn't my favorite but I loved them together and I wished we had seen more of them as a couple and I wish that we were able to see the three weeks of them being together at the start, it may have slowed down the pacing however it would've given us time to be invested in them and would've held more impact when we learn that Adaira may have to leave.
I loved how the mysteries weren't exactly solved at the end, like we didn't get answers about the sirens and the kelpies because ultimately it wasn't the point, the point was getting Adaira back not investigating them, sure getting Adaira back led to investigating and ultimately connecting more with Alistair but when the goal was achieved it was done and I appreciate that. I am really interested about the world this takes place in and the creatures that inhabitants it but I'm glad it ended where it did because it was great.
Also there are some banger quotes in here, I used so many tabs. There are a few times while reading where the flow of the conversation was a little repetitive or broken up but it wasn't that big of a deal for me and it didn't affect my reading experience overall, this was just a little note.
I was gonna say more about this but I forgot. I started this in school and now I'm out and it's been 12 hours and my brain no work so this is all that this is gonna get until I can think of more 💀💀