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66 reviews
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
A really fascinating, short read. This was so different, in such a wild setting, than what I'm used to. The gore was there, the reasons were there, the way a siren (mermaid?) was taking over the land was there. I just wanted more- but thats the beauty of this, it's just a glimpse into what is happening.
Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.75
I love them all and I want nothing but the best for the two main characters. But, damn, that ending was ruthless for part of the Squad. I hope they all find peace. This was beautifully written and the art and aesthetic is so nice.
Comemadre by Roque Larraquy
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
2.25
The hell. Anyway. The first half was soooo good. The second half was a bit harder to get through, but when it was finally loosely tied together, it was alllllmmooooossst fulfilling, but not quite.
Coming Back by Jessi Zabarsky
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
3.0
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-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
4.75
Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not blown away. Not sure what was happening. Definitely a fever dream. Constantly expecting things to come to a head, some big thing to happen. I dont think it ever does. That said, something named fever dream, I didn't expect anything other than something absurd.
Rhett & Link Present: The Mythical Cookbook: 10 Simple Rules for Cooking Deliciously, Eating Happily, and Living Mythically by Josh Scherer
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Love! Some of the recipes I will never, ever, ever make. But the photos, the stories, and the recipes are all so good! I can't wait to actually try out some of the food!
The Boatman's Daughter by Andy Davidson
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
The Boatman's Daughter starts slow, in the first chapter, but from there it goes FAST. Intertwining stories, all in a fucked up small town, blend together to create the narrative of Miranda Crabtree and her fight for her found family. This was WEIRD, but I loved learning the Slavic folk lore within. I wanted nothing more than the best for Miranda, Littlefish, and the girl, and I think thats what kept me reading. I loved this, even the fucked up bits that made me squirm. Not for faint of heart, will make you squeamish and also cry. Spoilers: My only grievance is that some of the folklore mmonsters felt really shoed in. Even when there was a setup for them, there weren't enough signs that, hey, maybe this wasn't just a murder, maybe there was more to it. Still, at the end, everything got tied together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gore, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Hide by Kiersten White
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder