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65 reviews
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Perfect in every way, the characters are silly and so human and flawed and it felt like I was reading a story about someone I knew or could be. My only ick was the method of storytelling in the past tense kinda, but I loved absolutely everything else
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
made me tear up a few times :( anyone who has a pet will love this book. i love how it blended introspection between humor.
Maeve Fly by CJ Leede
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was sooo fun to read. I’m not really a gore fan so I kinda felt squeamish during some parts of the novel, but overall Maeve was interesting to observe and delve into. Her thoughts are insane and unhinged and disturbing and made me uncomfortable but I also chose not to stop reading. Ending was a little sad to me cause i’m a sucker for love stories but overall I did enjoy
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Torture, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This book was a similar experience to reading The Library at Mount Char: I went from not understanding anything to being completely immersed and unable to put the book down. The story is so enchanting and lively and really tragic at times but it captures what it means to read and love to read.
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really liked the story. it’s really interesting how Maddie goes from a character i feel sympathy for to someone i started to resent and be annoyed with. The writing itself was really enjoyable, even if Maddie spiraling got to be a lot.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I tried so hard to sympathize with Julia, she’s a teen and she lost her sister and her family, her mom isn’t the nicest to her- but as a Mexican it was so hard to read her trashing Mexican culture at every page. From complaining of how her uncles are “always crying about Mexico as if it were the best place in earth.” She’s unbearable and doesn’t seem to realize how hard her parents work for her. My parents are also immigrants so maybe i’ve been ingrained with a habit of toxic gratefulness, but Julia doesn’t seem to sympathize at all with her parents, especially when she wonders “what it’s like to clean houses all day and then come home and keep cleaning” about her mother, when Julia herself could also help?? Throughout the last third of the novel Julia finally reflects on herself and her treatment of her parents. She grows as a character and achieves her goal: getting into college in New York and it’s good for her. I think the story is an intimate look into depression, loss, and how tragedy can dive a family further into issues. However, the references to Mexican culture didn’t always feel natural, and Julia’s constant criticism of Mexico is something that’s hard to read over.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Rape
¡Hola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons by John Paul Brammer
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
A really nice memoir :) The author might be visiting my school so I wanted to get read up, and this memoir honestly really touched me at some parts. Some of the writing was a little cringy for me but besides that, the insights were clear and memorable. I should still say though I found myself highlighting so many quotes!! The advice given is really specific and gives off like older sibling vibes
Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
an easy and quick and fun read. pizza girl is mentally unstable and delusional just like me, and i at least like her for it
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SUCH AN AMAZING READ!! i was so confused at first but this story is such a great blend of everything. I don’t really read fantasy but this was so immersive I cant help but love it. All the little details add up to an incredible story
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Violence, and Blood