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162 reviews
Beach Read by Emily Henry
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, and Death of parent
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
SO boring omfg. I thought this was like a collection of stories or a retelling but it’s like a metaphorical essay and I feel like it’s a college reading assignment so I hate it
Want to Know a Secret? by Freida McFadden
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Infertility
Minor: Death of parent
King of Wrath by Ana Huang
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
So bad. So so so so bad. Characters are terrible and the writing it even worse. Zara is annoying and immature. Rowan is a scumbag psycho
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer and Infidelity
Minor: Stalking
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Stalking
Moderate: Gun violence, Vomit, Dementia, and Kidnapping
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Moderate: Stalking and Gaslighting
A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5