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James by Percival Everett
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures by Katherine Rundell
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, and Suicide attempt
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I Do (I Think): Conversations About Modern Marriage by Allison Raskin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Had to return to the library, will likely return to it later.
A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy
I'll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
I can’t stand the mmc. I’m guessing that his behaviour is explained later but for now I don’t like it and it doesn’t make me want to have them get together.