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139 reviews

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

3.0

Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin

challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

this book was weird in a really great way. and holy shit, if you're mentally ill in any capacity, this book will make you feel seen in one way or another lol

i liked that things got (a lot) worse for enid before they got better because it felt more realistic. especially for someone confronting such deep rooted trauma and mental health issues (her own and others she cared about)

the phobia of bald men was so funny and also.... so real

There There by Tommy Orange

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, and Colonisation

Coming Out Party by Rebecca Bendheim

challenging emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Toxic friendship

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

challenging dark emotional reflective 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

4.0

Old Enough by Haley Jakobson

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? No

5.0

such a beautiful story of facing and dealing with trauma, losing yourself and finding truer self, and also finding support and community in ways you never thought you could or deserved

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Perfect mix of whimsical and typical meet cute love story. The characters had such beautiful depth and the ending was tied up in such a lovely way!!!

Every Time You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad 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? No

4.0

I really liked the dual timelines for the background and context, but I would have loved the Decklee chapters to have been longer.

Overall, I like the small town coming-of-age story and the realization that sometimes your idols can be flawed pretty deeply.