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Their Monstrous Hearts by Yigit Turhan
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
a dark, murderous story of what happens when people cross set boundaries
Riccardo is a struggling author, losing his inspiration
when a stranger arrives at his apartment with the news of his grandmothers death and her villa in Milan that was left to Riccardo
hoping for a change of scenery and possibly a small monetary inheritance, Riccardo is shocked to find not the nostalgic home of his childhood but a run down version with a haunted greenhouse and butterfly collection that seems more and more monstrous
exploring the estate, Riccardo finds his grandmothers diary with hints to her mysterious death, this could be the story that changes Riccardo's career, if he can survive long enough to write it
THE AUDIOBOOK: the multi voice cast was wonderful for the dual pov and added to the accents in the book
Riccardo is a struggling author, losing his inspiration
when a stranger arrives at his apartment with the news of his grandmothers death and her villa in Milan that was left to Riccardo
hoping for a change of scenery and possibly a small monetary inheritance, Riccardo is shocked to find not the nostalgic home of his childhood but a run down version with a haunted greenhouse and butterfly collection that seems more and more monstrous
exploring the estate, Riccardo finds his grandmothers diary with hints to her mysterious death, this could be the story that changes Riccardo's career, if he can survive long enough to write it
THE AUDIOBOOK: the multi voice cast was wonderful for the dual pov and added to the accents in the book
Garfield Original Graphic Novel: A Big Fat Hairy Adventure: A Big Fat Hairy Adventure by Mark Evanier, Scott Nickel, Jim Davis, Andy Hirsch
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
john reveals his plans to audition odie at a talent show causing garfield to get jealous and crave the spot light
garfields actions cause odie to run away from home and its up to garfield to bring him home
included a short story by Liz Prince Wilfreds World, along with a couple other garfield stories
garfields actions cause odie to run away from home and its up to garfield to bring him home
included a short story by Liz Prince Wilfreds World, along with a couple other garfield stories
The Smurfs — Who is That Smurf? by Tebo
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
a cute, fun adventure for old and new fans
a smurf with no memory falls off a smurf hut roof and into a mysterious adventure to find his true self
he doesnt speak smurf
the other smurfs dont know who he is
with original smurf characters the mystery turns into a quest to find out if Gargamel is involved, he always isgargamel did it
a smurf with no memory falls off a smurf hut roof and into a mysterious adventure to find his true self
he doesnt speak smurf
the other smurfs dont know who he is
with original smurf characters the mystery turns into a quest to find out if Gargamel is involved, he always is
The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride 1 by Midori Yuma
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nanao is happily betrothed to reito the young lord of the byakurenji family
after she is attacked by avengeful yokai spirit, the monkey demon, nanao is scared with a demon stench
when her cousin akemi takes her place as reitos bride, she orders nanao to preform all maternal duties which catches the eye of a scorned young noble, yako
with promises of love protection he whisks her away to his demon hunter estate where she learns surprise after surprise bout the outcast lord
after she is attacked by avengeful yokai spirit, the monkey demon, nanao is scared with a demon stench
when her cousin akemi takes her place as reitos bride, she orders nanao to preform all maternal duties which catches the eye of a scorned young noble, yako
with promises of love protection he whisks her away to his demon hunter estate where she learns surprise after surprise bout the outcast lord
Crueler Mercies by Maren Chase
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Vita is the beloved princess of Carcea
but at the age of 9 her mother is executed by her father the king and vita is forced into exile
living in a tower for 11 years, befriending only the crows that visited her tower
vita is given the choice of marrying an enemy general or dieing in the tower
confused and lost she agrees to marry General Ardaric who has dark plans of his own
when vita and her lady in waiting start growing alittle to close and the rise of her fathers army against her husbands, vita is forced into a position of protecting her people, her family or the person she loves the most
a story of love, magic, war and death, you feel the feminine rage
but at the age of 9 her mother is executed by her father the king and vita is forced into exile
living in a tower for 11 years, befriending only the crows that visited her tower
vita is given the choice of marrying an enemy general or dieing in the tower
confused and lost she agrees to marry General Ardaric who has dark plans of his own
when vita and her lady in waiting start growing alittle to close and the rise of her fathers army against her husbands, vita is forced into a position of protecting her people, her family or the person she loves the most
a story of love, magic, war and death, you feel the feminine rage
Content Warnings
WTF WAS THAT ENDING???? HOW DARE YOU!!!! LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE HORROR BUT WTF?!?!?!?!
KISS and Make-up by Gene Simmons
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Read by the Demon himself!
since exploding in the 1970s, KISS has become a world wide beloved band!
combing raw energy, theatrics and makeup, they stamped their place in roll and roll history!
gene simmons, nown for his super long tongue, sexual exploitations and demonic makeup, he recounts his childhood, life and friends in this wildly loving and shocking history of the band and gene simmons
from isnotreal to merica, gene went from studdying to be a rabbi but was saved by rock and roll
this is the perfect book for fans of KISS, its members, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Eric Carr before and after his death, and the many great musicians and moments from 1970 to the early 2000s
This was so much fun to read/listen too!!!!
since exploding in the 1970s, KISS has become a world wide beloved band!
combing raw energy, theatrics and makeup, they stamped their place in roll and roll history!
gene simmons, nown for his super long tongue, sexual exploitations and demonic makeup, he recounts his childhood, life and friends in this wildly loving and shocking history of the band and gene simmons
from isnotreal to merica, gene went from studdying to be a rabbi but was saved by rock and roll
this is the perfect book for fans of KISS, its members, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Eric Carr before and after his death, and the many great musicians and moments from 1970 to the early 2000s
This was so much fun to read/listen too!!!!
Content Warnings
*decendant of holocaust survivors relocated to the part Palestine now called isnotreal. does not speak on war but on his childhood and experiences before moving to merica
* over 4000 sexual encounters XD this man is a legend, i knew he was a hoe but i did not know the extent
*the band was such a huge thing for me and my dad to connect with, this book gave me some closure on my own childhood
Garfield Vol. 1 by Mark Evanier, Gary Barker, Jim Davis
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nostalgic and fun
muti adventure including the whole garfield gang
with the writers of the Garfield Show, Mark Evanier and Gary Barker, Jim Davis continues to bring us joy, fun and lasagna
muti adventure including the whole garfield gang
with the writers of the Garfield Show, Mark Evanier and Gary Barker, Jim Davis continues to bring us joy, fun and lasagna
Pageboy by Elliot Page
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
heartbreakingly hopeful!
read by elliott himself, this is a beautifully written story of finding yourself, following your dreams and desires
from childhood to fame, elliott describes the critisism and abuse from society and the self inflicted pain of trying to conform to societal standards.
Pushed to the brink of giving up, elliott weaves a wonderful story of sex, love, trauma and overcoming hollywood
read by elliott himself, this is a beautifully written story of finding yourself, following your dreams and desires
from childhood to fame, elliott describes the critisism and abuse from society and the self inflicted pain of trying to conform to societal standards.
Pushed to the brink of giving up, elliott weaves a wonderful story of sex, love, trauma and overcoming hollywood
Claudia and Mean Janine by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
nostalgic, fun and amazing
#4 in the babysitters club series, claudia tells the story of her relationship with her grandmother mei mei, sister mean jeanie and parents
being total opposite sisters, there is a competitive nature between the two and the different standards the parents hold for each daughter
after mei mei has a stroke the sisters must work through their differences to be there for their family
meanwhile the BSC is hosting summer day camps, dealing with the complications of childrens personalities and responsibility
#4 in the babysitters club series, claudia tells the story of her relationship with her grandmother mei mei, sister mean jeanie and parents
being total opposite sisters, there is a competitive nature between the two and the different standards the parents hold for each daughter
after mei mei has a stroke the sisters must work through their differences to be there for their family
meanwhile the BSC is hosting summer day camps, dealing with the complications of childrens personalities and responsibility
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Hannah is a college girl trying to work out her sexual traumas and get her crush to notice her
Garrett is a aspiring childish hockey player whose failing in the major academic classes
with hannahs tutoring and garretts promise to help make her crush jelous, all is fun and games til the two start falling
this felt like a high school romance set in college
i had major isssues with hannahs prissy character nature
i liked garretts character and his minor growth
3-4/5 spicy peppers for the experienced reader
Garrett is a aspiring childish hockey player whose failing in the major academic classes
with hannahs tutoring and garretts promise to help make her crush jelous, all is fun and games til the two start falling
this felt like a high school romance set in college
i had major isssues with hannahs prissy character nature
i liked garretts character and his minor growth
3-4/5 spicy peppers for the experienced reader
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault