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60 reviews

The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 3 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 2 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.25

The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen

informative medium-paced

4.0

Docked a star because there are points where Chen makes things seem a little too black and white in parts, and others where the line is so gray that it feels as if this grayness is its losing its purpose. Plus, this book is mostly focused on US attitudes, it would have been cool to have a little more on the experiences of aces in other cultures. But perhaps that’s just a topic for another book. :)

It’s a comforting read for aces; it’s nice to be constantly validated and emphasized with, and a lot of the experiences shared within the book were incredibly relatable, but I do think this book is a better read for allos who want to learn more about asexuality than aces who have already come to terms with their sexuality. Overall a nice, informative read and would definitely recommend to others.

The Woman in the Purple Skirt by Natsuko Imamura

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

hopeful informative fast-paced

4.25

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

dark fast-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

2.75

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

3.25