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234 reviews

Attack on Titan, Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama

adventurous dark sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

This has the same kind of rush and intensity that the anime possesses. An enjoyable reading experience.

It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism by Bernie Sanders

challenging informative tense slow-paced

4.75

This book will make you infuriated because it’s true. I had to take breaks because of how much anxiety and anger this book sent through my veins. If you’re okay knowing about the harsh cruelties capitalism brings about in our country, give this a read. And if you’re wanting to live blindly, give it a read anyway.

50 Ways to Wear Accessories: (fashion Books, Hair Accessories Book, Fashion Accessories Book) by Lauren Friedman

informative inspiring relaxing slow-paced

2.75

While this book had some fun ideas, I think some of these are a bit far fetched to pull off in an every day setting. But overall, there were some nice tips. I just don’t know if I would recommend this to anybody in particular.

What Was D-Day? by Who HQ, Patricia Brennan Demuth

adventurous informative inspiring tense fast-paced

4.0

Some of the books by Who HQ tend to censor the actual truth, but this one didn’t seem to hold back. Not that it had any reason to. Most people don’t try to hide the horrors of WWII to push their own agenda, not like the Civil War, Texas War, Trail of Tears, and others. This reminded me of the reason I like reading Who HQ books as an adult. It’s bite size history in easy to understand, but interesting stories. This one was no exception. I knew very little about D-Day before reading this except that it took place in Normandy. Now I know quite a lot and I’m very glad that I do.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Genocide, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Antisemitism, and Gore

Minor: Medical content and Suicide

It’s WWII. I feel like this book should not be your intro to the topic of WWII. Readers should already know a bit of what to expect.

Remnants of Filth: Yuwu (Novel) Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This is possibly my favorite danmei series thus far? Mo Xi and Gu Mang have my heart and soul. I love them so much. And Li Qingqian is an amazing villain.

Fourth Wing (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation) by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous hopeful 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

5.0

Training Mister Sakurada by Kaya Azuma, Kaya Azuma

funny fast-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? It's complicated

3.25

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book is already phenomenal, and then the narrator for this audiobook just improved it so much more. This is possibly one of the best audiobooks I’ve ever read.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

5.0

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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

4.5