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72 reviews

The Honeys by Ryan La Sala

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

2.5

i really wanted to love this
but it wasnt my favorite 
i really had to power through the last 40%

Kill River by Cameron Roubique
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

i literally dont care that this takes place in the 80s, i will not subject myself to transphobic bullshit

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia

The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall by Mary Downing Hahn

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

not necessarily my favorite read of the year but it was short and enjoyable!

The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

what the fuck :( i read this to have a feel good spooky time, i didnt expect DAD FEELS
ugh
i really really liked this tho
a very sweet and heart warming middle grade book

Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

i reaaaally enjoyed this and im hoping there is more to the series!!! ive always wanted to get into teen titans aside from the show 

Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland

challenging emotional mysterious sad

• 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? Yes

4.0

i put this down for like 6 months but i picked it up again a few days ago and im so glad i did
i love ophie so much

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

this was really cozy and fun omg i liked it a lot
im looking forward to reading more in the series
it is a nice palate cleanser

A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

this was so so so lovely and cute and meaningful and topical and PERFECT and just really beautiful oh my goddddd i loved it so much i wanna read it again
i loved every second
please read this book
and once u do, look up fanart bc im dying it makes it 10 times  better 

The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i think this book is going to stick with me for a very long time
i didn't expect any of it and i made an effort to pace myself because i was enjoying it so much
i am really glad i did
this is the best book i have read in a REALLY long time

A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

i didnt enjoy this nearly as much as i expected to :( kind of bummed