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Between the Acts: Annotated Edition by Virginia Woolf
challenging
reflective
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? It's complicated
2.0
Evocation by S.T. Gibson
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Addiction
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, Transphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Misogyny
Something to be Proud of by Anna Zoe Quirke
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Ableism, and Homophobia
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Oh
Shit
Uh
Huh
Fuck
?????
That was so cool
Shit
Uh
Huh
Fuck
?????
That was so cool
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, Death, Suicide, Mental illness, Murder, Blood, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Cursing
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Oh yeah, this is my shit
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cancer, Cannibalism, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Violence, and Vomit
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
challenging
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
I can't believe I've finally finished this book. It was worth it though, I think this is a very rewarding read, and I enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Racism, Suicide, Medical content, War, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Animal death, and Misogyny
How You Get The Girl by Anita Kelly
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
🏀I was so excited for this book because of how much I loved the previous books in this series. So while it wasn't my favourite, I still had a great time reading it.
🐘I didn't find myself incredibly invested in the romance. I didn't feel the charicters connection all that strongly, and their feelings for each other felt a bit forced. I thought the whole 'practice relationship' aspect felt a bit....off. I did enjoy the way their romance was written, though, if that makes sense? Like, I enjoyed how it was chill, not overdramatic or over obsessed with each other or anythring. And I love how Kelly writes quiet, vulnerable moments that are full of feeling. I think that's one of the things I love best about Kelly's books.
✏️As well as the way Kelly always puts a large focus on the emotionally difficult things the charicters are going through in their lives. I could really relate and sympathise with the characters in this book because of that. I loved the way it was written. So while I didn't care as much about the romance, I still felt connected to the charicters, and their arcs.
🍴Also, a sapphic book where the characters actually use the word "lesbian"!!!! I also appreciated how Julie had never had sex before but her being a virgin wasn't fetishised or made a big deal of. In fact, the term "virgin" was never even used!
🏀It did feel a bit...old for me. I think it's a better fit for melenials, perhaps. I didn't get the references or the humour.
🐘It was easy to read, quick and entertaining, which was perfect for when I was preparing for my prelims and needed something to relax with.
✏️And I LOVED seeing the characters from the previous books, and what stage their lives and relationships are at now. Some things with them aren't perfect, and I really enjoyed that, it felt comforting. I'm really happy with the parts of them we got to see.
🏀I would recommend if you want an easy sapphic romance with a focus on sport and the charicters emotional struggles.
🐘I didn't find myself incredibly invested in the romance. I didn't feel the charicters connection all that strongly, and their feelings for each other felt a bit forced. I thought the whole 'practice relationship' aspect felt a bit....off. I did enjoy the way their romance was written, though, if that makes sense? Like, I enjoyed how it was chill, not overdramatic or over obsessed with each other or anythring. And I love how Kelly writes quiet, vulnerable moments that are full of feeling. I think that's one of the things I love best about Kelly's books.
✏️As well as the way Kelly always puts a large focus on the emotionally difficult things the charicters are going through in their lives. I could really relate and sympathise with the characters in this book because of that. I loved the way it was written. So while I didn't care as much about the romance, I still felt connected to the charicters, and their arcs.
🍴Also, a sapphic book where the characters actually use the word "lesbian"!!!! I also appreciated how Julie had never had sex before but her being a virgin wasn't fetishised or made a big deal of. In fact, the term "virgin" was never even used!
🏀It did feel a bit...old for me. I think it's a better fit for melenials, perhaps. I didn't get the references or the humour.
🐘It was easy to read, quick and entertaining, which was perfect for when I was preparing for my prelims and needed something to relax with.
✏️And I LOVED seeing the characters from the previous books, and what stage their lives and relationships are at now. Some things with them aren't perfect, and I really enjoyed that, it felt comforting. I'm really happy with the parts of them we got to see.
🏀I would recommend if you want an easy sapphic romance with a focus on sport and the charicters emotional struggles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Mental illness, Addiction, Blood, and Sexual content
Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
☀️I read this book on holiday and had the most best time ever.
💞I loved the charicters and their development.
🍳I thought the cooking show setting was so much fun.
🌻Would recommend if you want a sweet sapphic romance, with some more emotional bits sprinkled in.
💞I loved the charicters and their development.
🍳I thought the cooking show setting was so much fun.
🌻Would recommend if you want a sweet sapphic romance, with some more emotional bits sprinkled in.