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91 reviews

Five Survive by Holly Jackson

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really liked this one. I always enjoy Hollys books and the way she can capture you into a story. The book had so many turns, I always thought I had the right answer and it would always change!
Oliver is officially my least favourite character and I can only hope the best for Red. 
Written In The Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

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emotional funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really liked this book. My first sapphic. I also don’t tend to go for romance books but this was a cute read. The characters love and appreciation for one another makes my heart warm. They had a way of showing what really matters and what real love can look like  
Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent

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adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

My dark Vanessa is something I’ve never read before. Seeing the trauma and upbringing people who have experienced SA is extremely hard to stomach. The ways in which words, gaslighting and being taken advantage of is so jaw dropping. This book really shows the real ways in which people can be affected for their whole lives when experiencing trauma and abuse and how often times they themselves view themselves as the perpetrators. Victims are complex and should be given space to show their inner complexities in a way that doesn’t sugar coat it - this book achieved that. 
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

One of my all time favourite books, Evelyn is an extremely complex yet straightforward character. She divulges into the struggles of being queer and in the entertainment business. You will do horrible things to secure your success and image, yet when it comes down to it - does that really matter at all? 
Complex and heartbreaking love is a major theme throughout this book. Right person wrong time at a whole other level. I will be forever broken by the heartache of the end of this novel. 
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.5

This book was incredible. Absolutely heartbreaking and sad, but incredible. I think I resonated with Jennette in a lot of ways, and it made me question a lot about myself and upbringing in a way I don’t tend to do. I think she is so brave to show us her life in the way she did, but I hope it can help bring some healing and compassion to her life. 
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

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dark emotional hopeful tense slow-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

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. It’s extremely well written and the way the characters are portrayed is stunning. There is a diverse range of characters who all show little glimpses of their histories and painful upbringings. It very much reminds me of throne of glass, which I enjoy thoroughly. Max is the ultimate sweetheart and I am both excited and scared for the continuation of his storyline alongside Tisaanah. 
Daughter of Winter by Corina Douglas

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25