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The Divine Comedy I: Inferno by Dante Alighieri
challenging
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? No
4.0
One of the first fanfictions lol
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I finally finished this after a year 😭😭 I’m so happy that I managed it. I’m glad I had the experience of reading it but wow it was a lot and I don’t know if I’d recommend it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a great book for kids especially. When my brother’s kid is born I’m definitely gonna read this to them 😭❤️
De Profundis by Oscar Wilde
4.5
This was so beautiful omg, highly recommend! Very interesting read that made me think a lot. Some of the Christian elements were a little lost on me however it was very interesting to read the thoughts of one of my favourite book’s author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Death of parent
Dracul by J.D. Barker, Dacre Stoker
dark
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
4.0
I really liked this!! Would recommend :)
If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude
4.0
Very sweet, I didn’t fully fall in love with the story but it’s a very good read for people who are searching for meaning in their life and Lgbt people who deal with religious trauma
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Nothing life changing but a quick and easy read with some nice lgbt rep