Scan barcode
audreyloopy's reviews
687 reviews
Cinder the Fireplace Boy and other Gayly Grimm Tales by Ana Mardoll
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A sweet, diversified retelling of Grimm’s Fairy Tales less the heteronormative and Christo-centric morality. Fun and kid-friendly! Content notes precede each tale!
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a slow starter for me, it wasn’t until the Solstasia events really got going that I got hooked. But after that it was a real page-turner! It’s a wonderfully rich world and the characters are a fun swap to typical fantasy tropes. I won’t call it “diverse” necessarily, but it’s definitely badly-needed POC rep in fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Kidnapping
A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
emotional
funny
fast-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? Yes
4.5
I’m a total sucker for people breaking patterns of generational trauma right now, so this series is really hitting me right where I live. Daria is a splendid storyteller!
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Love Daria’s voice, and the characters are lovable and lovely.
Into the Wallwood by L.M. Hosley
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A solid story about a local cryptid legend with some good old-fashioned chills and thrills. If you like Stephen King’s The Body or Bradford Morrow’s The Diviner’s Tale, you will like this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping and Gun violence
Minor: Domestic abuse
Everything for You by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Oliver is not my favorite Bergman, so this was not my favorite of the series, but I deeply appreciate Liese’s commitment to showing disabled/chronically ill and mentally ill folks deserving and achieving HEAs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Homophobia
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
I liked this so much I read it all over again once I’d finished. It’s funny and heartwarming and delightful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
1.0
Eloise deserved better. Nobody should be required to be happy or horny all the time because their partner’s last relationship was sexless and sad.
Also this book shows one of the most uncharitable views on postpartum depression and mental illness in general I’ve ever read. Just completely without empathy.
Also this book shows one of the most uncharitable views on postpartum depression and mental illness in general I’ve ever read. Just completely without empathy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Child abuse
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I didn’t like this one as much as The Henna Wars, but that’s probably because Hani and I share a lot of flaws so I tended to get really annoyed with her… “Hani you non-confrontational queen, your friends suck eggs! Get new friends! Stand by a boundary for a change!”
Yeah I tended to feel that Ishu got the raw deal here. 😂 But it was still a fun read, full of personality and blunt takes on racism and colonialism that I was glad to see.
Yeah I tended to feel that Ishu got the raw deal here. 😂 But it was still a fun read, full of personality and blunt takes on racism and colonialism that I was glad to see.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Biphobia, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Outing
This book includes scenes of a child being disowned by their parents.
The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The writing is sparse and lovely and dances around its themes of family, love, and dreams gently and sweetly. I want to reread and see what I get out of it the next time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Features bi, sapphic, gay, and polyam rep.