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Worry by Alexandra Tanner
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The audiobook was so so funny, very depressed millennial core. It had a realistic interpretation of sisters. Very slice of life. Not sure I liked how it ended but I did enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Antisemitism
Moderate: Gore and Suicide attempt
Minor: Eating disorder
The Likeness by Tana French
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Surprisingly one of my favorite books this year. Was recommended this and it did not disappoint- the premise was so original and the suspense kept me reading. The writing and character development was amazing. Admittedly around 3/4 of the way through I did start to get a little bored - it maybe could have been shorter. Also not a very diverse bunch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I really enjoy time travel/time loop novels of all sorts and I did like this one. However, I’m frustrated by the end and found it unsatisfying since you didn’t know if Dan lived or not and if Emma ended the time loop.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Death of parent
The Match by Sarah Adams
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
Really charming and cozy read. The novel equivalent of cotton candy. I loved the disability representation
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born by Tina Cassidy
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
I loved this book- it gave me a lot of insight about schizophrenia and it’s an important take on mental health.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
The Collected Schizophrenias by Esmé Weijun Wang
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
I loved this book- it gave me a lot of insight about schizophrenia and it’s an important take on mental health.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Listened to it on audiobook and I will say it’s a classic for a reason. Bradbury’s portrayal of dystopia and censorship doesn’t seem that far off. I didn’t love the end and felt that the women in the book were portrayed a little flat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Police brutality, and Fire/Fire injury
Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger by Lama Rod Owens
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I listened to this on audiobook and found it insightful and beneficial, despite that it leaned a little hard into spirituality for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Sexual assault
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I read this as part of my local library reading challenge. I’m trying to branch out and this book was definitely out of my comfort zone. I really did enjoy it though and loved tracing the lineage of a family. I didn’t love the ending. And I think Esteban was possibly the worst fictional man to ever exist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse, Genocide, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Memory Piece by Lisa Ko
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Listened to audiobook. Don’t know how to feel about it. I liked the examination of memory and women’s friendships. I think the author tried to tackle too much with the inclusion of the dystopian society at the end and shifting perspectives and timelines.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Classism