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254 reviews

The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I was confused the whole time until the very end. And then I realized good job, Dick. This hurt my brain in all the right ways.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future! by Kate Schatz

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition by Stephenie Meyer

adventurous emotional funny mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

Fine: A Comic About Gender by Rhea Ewing

emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

I found it a bit hard to get into this book, just because I myself had so many similar experiences that for large chunks of the book, I didn’t feel that I was learning anything. Once I got into it, though, I was able to get through it. Very nice, a bit denser of a read than I was expecting for a graphic novel, but it was nice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Transphobia, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Nudity in various panels

The Illustrated Feminist: 100 Years of Suffrage, Strength, and Sisterhood in America by Aura Lewis

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

I wish this had included more trans women in its stories, like Laverne Cox or Caitlyn Jenner (as much as I hate her, her “Call Me Caitlyn” cover had exposed lots of people to transgenderism). I think this is also due for an update with Kamala Harris and the repeal of Roe v Wade.

Overall, it’s a great way to get bite sized information about the history of feminism. A nice and easy read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Abortion, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

“Unrelentingly erotic” says the Washington Post, who apparently grew up in a Mormon commune. If this is what you considered “unrelentingly erotic”, I shudder to think what AO3 would do to your prudish brain.

Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe

emotional funny slow-paced

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

3.75

Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25