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Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn’t love this as much as I was hoping to. Might still read volume 2 and see how far I get.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, and Animal death
The Lucky Escape by Laura Jane Williams
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
3.0
This was a tough read because I just kept screaming “why aren’t you in therapy?!” at pretty much every character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Emotional abuse
The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ace rep — MC (and author) identifies as demisexual.
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Blood
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
It was wonderful, though I could see the ending coming a mile away. 😁
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Deadnaming
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
emotional
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
An absolutely wonderful story, told in a spare and lyrical voice. An excellent substitute (or companion for critical comparison) to the Little House books; a fascinating glimpse into one of the indigenous cultures of Turtle Island.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Always Only You by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Ableism
There is one character who violates Frankie’s boundaries early on. It’s not SA, but it’s not comfortable either.
Ever After Always by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Infertility and Addiction