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Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
The Archive of Alternate Endings by Lindsey Drager
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It wasn’t absolutely terrible but it didn't need to be as long as it was and the writing style was putting me to sleep. Tbh, I didn't care much about Hal and I knew the twists despite all the discombobulated efforts done here. So this book wasted my time and now the more I think about it I feel I'm getting mad lol but after summarizing it to my mom I realized it's not that bad either lmao? Idk it's conflicting. Not a positive introduction to Ruth Ware for me much, though.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Banned Books Week 2023
The OG Everything Everywhere All at Once but of the horrors of war, death, and dehumanization, C-PTSD, depression, suicide ideation, aliens, and what even tf fuck is time? It also goes hard on how the US is a danger to itself and others, and well, I can see why war mongers, pro-2A people, capitalists and the like absolutely hate this book lol. I personally didn't see the funny in this (I was aware of the satire but instead of wanting to laugh I wanted to cry; this book is horrifyingly sad) and it wasn't an enjoyable read to me, but, I still appreciate what KVJR set out to do with it and haters gonna hate but he was spitting facts left and right idk what to tell yall.
The OG Everything Everywhere All at Once but of the horrors of war, death, and dehumanization, C-PTSD, depression, suicide ideation, aliens, and what even tf fuck is time? It also goes hard on how the US is a danger to itself and others, and well, I can see why war mongers, pro-2A people, capitalists and the like absolutely hate this book lol. I personally didn't see the funny in this (I was aware of the satire but instead of wanting to laugh I wanted to cry; this book is horrifyingly sad) and it wasn't an enjoyable read to me, but, I still appreciate what KVJR set out to do with it and haters gonna hate but he was spitting facts left and right idk what to tell yall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Violence, and War
Moderate: Ableism and Fatphobia
Minor: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Outing, and Toxic friendship
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
Minor: Violence and Vomit
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Banned Books Week 2023
Florida keeps embarrassing me once again. There is absolutely no sane reason for even thinking of challenging or banning this book. Even though I don't share any of George M. Johnson's identities, I still found myself laughing along at the things we did have in common like being pushed into a pool and almost drowning (it's funny in a dark, omg-that's-fcuked-but-I-survived way not haha funny, you know?) or having a complicated relationship with smiling in pictures bc of our teeth and trauma associated with them. If even me, at my big age of 33, felt something warm inside my chest when I saw some experiences I've been through myself through the eyes of another, imagine what a Black queer teen reading this will feel when they read this book at one of their most sensitive stages of their life. This book is heartfelt and funny, a beautiful exploration of identity, highlighting throughout the plight of racism and anti-Blackness in education and life, and a depiction of what an affirming and loving family should be. Yes, there are charged moments in this book in regards to sexual assault and sexual content but they are important and necessary not only to GMJ's memoir and his expression but also as a reflection for kids who don't have the opportunity of talking about these things openly with their parents, educators, or peers and who may have experienced something similar and to learn how to start processing it, or know what to do if they’re even in that position. It's obviously malignant that those who claim to want to protect kids are the first to oppose those same kids from having tools available to them that will help them navigate relationships and pick out signs of when things are wrong. But I guess, thank you book banners regardless bc if not for your unwinnable crusade I wouldn't have picked up this amazing book. 😘
Florida keeps embarrassing me once again. There is absolutely no sane reason for even thinking of challenging or banning this book. Even though I don't share any of George M. Johnson's identities, I still found myself laughing along at the things we did have in common like being pushed into a pool and almost drowning (it's funny in a dark, omg-that's-fcuked-but-I-survived way not haha funny, you know?) or having a complicated relationship with smiling in pictures bc of our teeth and trauma associated with them. If even me, at my big age of 33, felt something warm inside my chest when I saw some experiences I've been through myself through the eyes of another, imagine what a Black queer teen reading this will feel when they read this book at one of their most sensitive stages of their life. This book is heartfelt and funny, a beautiful exploration of identity, highlighting throughout the plight of racism and anti-Blackness in education and life, and a depiction of what an affirming and loving family should be. Yes, there are charged moments in this book in regards to sexual assault and sexual content but they are important and necessary not only to GMJ's memoir and his expression but also as a reflection for kids who don't have the opportunity of talking about these things openly with their parents, educators, or peers and who may have experienced something similar and to learn how to start processing it, or know what to do if they’re even in that position. It's obviously malignant that those who claim to want to protect kids are the first to oppose those same kids from having tools available to them that will help them navigate relationships and pick out signs of when things are wrong. But I guess, thank you book banners regardless bc if not for your unwinnable crusade I wouldn't have picked up this amazing book. 😘