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Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

This book was a very lovely read. I don’t usually read coming of age novels but I remembered someone online recommended it to me a while back. I really didn’t see the plot twist coming because it had been so long since I read the summary that I was basically going in blind. I recommend this book to people in high school who feel misunderstood. The message was lovely, and I appreciate the effort that the author took to portray OCD in an educated and respectful way.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, and Ableism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Stalking, Terminal illness, Addiction, Death, Grief, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Sadie by Courtney Summers

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This book had been in my TBR for probably over a year before I decided to pick it up. I’d heard the audiobook was a good format to read it because of the podcast element. After listening to it, I wholeheartedly agree. Not only is the podcast element to the story heightened by the format, but Sadie’s stutter is portrayed amazingly by the voice actress. I decided to finally pick it up because it was available to borrow on Libby; I’m so glad I did. I’d definitely recommend this book to true-crime followers, especially those who listen to podcasts. The only reason I did not give this book 5 stars was because the beginning was a little confusing for me. That might just have been me getting used to reading audiobooks though; don’t let it discourage you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Child death, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, and Blood

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Rape, Murder, Abandonment, Drug use, and Addiction

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Bullying, Suicide, Stalking, Pregnancy, Grief, Death of parent, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Cursing, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Car accident, and Domestic abuse

Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Takaya

4.75

Verity by Colleen Hoover

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Very entertaining book. Something very different from Colleen’s romance books that I’ve read. It was very eerie and tense at times, which I loved. This might be my second favorite Colleen book I’ve read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Grief, Murder, Abortion, Blood, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Infidelity, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Cursing, Ableism, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Miscarriage, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Truly an amazing and insightful book about growing up with an abusive parent and the struggles of child actors. One thing to note though is to check the trigger warnings. There are very descriptive scenes of bulimia that can trigger readers easily. Regardless of them, I loved this book. McCurdy’s writing style is so fresh and personal. Would 100% recommend this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Vomit, Alcohol, Fatphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Terminal illness, Death, and Addiction

Moderate: Drug abuse, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual content

Minor: Religious bigotry, Blood, Stalking, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 1 by Fujita
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.

It wasn’t for me. Maybe for an older audience.

Alette by pourthemoon
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.

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Archenemies by Marissa Meyer

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I’m not gonna lie, this book got me in a reading slump for a while but goddamn that ending was stressful. So much action was packed into the last few chapters. I was on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time. The miscommunication can get a bit frustrating but that is literally what I signed up for by picking up this book. I’m too invested in the characters so I’ll definitely continue reading this series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gun violence, Medical content, Murder, and Grief

Minor: Child death, Confinement, Torture, Medical content, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Classism, and Drug use

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

lighthearted 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

3.5

It was a wonderful book, just a bit boring. Reading assigned books is always worse than reading on your own. I’m not big on reading classics, but I might read other Austen books after this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, and Misogyny

Kiss of the Rose Princess, Vol. 1 by Aya Shouoto

4.0