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This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
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emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
Will pick up again later. :)
Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I can't really be bothered with Baz and Simon, but the rest was fun enough.
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Will pick up again at a later point.
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Yeah, hands down the best book I’ve read this year and a new favourite.
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
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adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, and Kidnapping
There is hardly a content warning that doesn't come with this book... Don't read this if you are in a bad place, and I'd also recommend people suffering from anxiety take care while reading this. It triggered several anxiety attacks for me while reading and I was high strung and rattled all the way through. The ending does however tie everything up in a way that is calming and satisfying.
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5