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267 reviews
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A Good Marriage by Jessica Hecht, Stephen King
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
Minor: Child death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
adventurous
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
3.0
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Very funny
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
dark
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
4.25
“Extraordinary. Extra ordinary.”
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
funny
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
3.0
- very whimsical and unique. Truly an original story
- it was okay! Not bad, not great, just okay!
- it was okay! Not bad, not great, just okay!
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Roots meets the page
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
This book did such a good job of balancing humor and fun with disgust and horror. I was a huge fan of the characters. Ragtag was the best dog too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Just really boring. Could have cut the story down some or added more tension/action throughout to keep it more entertaining.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Honestly it was really boring and should have been shorter. I did enjoy the present day story line much more than the past, which is insanely disappointing.