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18 reviews

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Graphic: Murder, Bullying, Death, and Grief

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Self harm, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Murder, Mental illness, Grief, Drug abuse, Bullying, Addiction, Violence, Sexual violence, Child death, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Death, and Alcoholism

Cut by Patricia McCormick

dark sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

Looking for Alaska by John Green

adventurous funny mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Blood, Murder, Death of parent, Gore, Child death, and Death

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

adventurous funny inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

Kringle - The Story of a Young Toymaker by D. P. McWane

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

3.5

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5