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438 reviews

The Membranes by Chi Ta-wei

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-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? No

4.0

Wild plot twist, some triggering parts about reality perception, really original science fiction. The translation in English could flow a lot better though- I assume it's a translation issue. 

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Content Warnings

parental control, reality perception

In Repair by A.L. Graziadei

dark emotional sad tense medium-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

emotionally intense

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, and Sexual assault

Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

Really heartwarming and great weird kid representation 

Cancer Ward by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

dark emotional funny slow-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? Yes

4.0

City of Illusions by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor

dark funny mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

Excellent for fans of the podcast 

The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD: Cultivate Self-Compassion, Live Authentically, and Be Your Own Advocate by Monique Mitchelson, Jennifer Kemp

informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

Jewish Meditation Practices for Everyday Life: Awakening Your Heart, Connecting with God by Jeff Roth

reflective slow-paced

2.25

The Forbidden Book by Sacha Lamb

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.25

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.25