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41 reviews
Fiona and Jane, by Jean Chen Ho
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicide
Minor: Gore
To Be or Not To Be: A Chooseable-Path Adventure, by Ryan North
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
5.0
This was so fun and unexpected. I got this last minute at the bookstore and I’m so glad I did 10/10 would recommend
Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, by Cathy Park Hong
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Wow wow wow if you have been thinking about reading this do not delay any longer
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Violence
Minor: Murder, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.75
While We Were Dating, by Jasmine Guillory
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan
emotional
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Homophobia
A Man and His Cat, Volume 1, by Umi Sakurai
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
This was so wholesome and heart warming. 10/10 would recommend
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Snow, Glass, Apples, by Neil Gaiman
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
Art was 5/5 but did not care much for the story. It wasn’t bad but also wasn’t good
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
Get a Life, Chloe Brown, by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I loved seeing an mc navigate dating, life, and chronic illness bc same oof. So so good but Dani stays my fav!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Car accident