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Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
The Lessons by Naomi Alderman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 1%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 1%.
As soon as I saw how the gay relationship was written in this book I said NOPE.
Gay Betrayals by Leo Bersani, Rosie Hastings, Hannah Quinlan
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Like assigned reading for college, in a good way! A good introduction to Leo Bersani, and I'll definitely read more of his writing in the future.
Additionally, I feel like Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore is a modern contemporary of Bersani, so I'd love to read her work soon!
Additionally, I feel like Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore is a modern contemporary of Bersani, so I'd love to read her work soon!
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Miscarriage
How to Not Always Be Working: A Toolkit for Creativity and Radical Self-Care by Cody Cook-Parrott
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Did not enjoy the narrative style of this book at all. The narrator being an amnesiac caused the book’s pace to drag tremendously. Additionally, the fact that she was in a child’s body and having sex with a grown adult made me uncomfortable. I am excited to check out Octavia Butler’s other works, but this was not a good starting point.
This Is Salvaged by Vauhini Vara
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Overall a solid collection of short stories. The Irates and the last three stories were particular standouts for me.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Started this for the laughs but don’t see myself coming back to this anytime soon.
The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking