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9 reviews
Everyday Traumas: Remapping the Brain's Response to Stress, Anxiety, and Painful Memories for a Better Life by Tracey Shors
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones
informative
medium-paced
5.0
This book opened my eyes in so many ways about drugs and what left to the crusts we are in now. The book is comprehensive and weaves a compelling narrative through many people and towns to show how devastating and tragic the opioid crisis is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Gun violence, Grief, and Murder
Now Streaming by Ayla Chandler
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed this read, it was fun, emotional, gratifying, and I loved Min and Hayden as characters.
Revival Season by Monica West
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Religious bigotry
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow!!! Jemisin does it again with a phenomenal work. Thought-provoking, mysterious, reality-bending, and diverse, I highly recommend even if you're not sure about sci-fi.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and Xenophobia