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The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
2.0
Okay, I really don't like the High Republic. I really liked the first book, but the characters did so much stupid shit in the second that I barely got through this. I just wanted to finish the series, so I got through it, but yeah. I might try Phase 2, but we'll see. I did love Bell tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Death
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
dark
emotional
reflective
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
My favorite novel in verse so far. I loved the characters, and I can't wait to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Drug use
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
I reading books super fast in my english class so my teacher keeps giving me books to read haha.
The Dark Half by Stephen King
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
I will most likely pick this back up at a later date, but right now I'm just not feeling it.
White Rose by Kip Wilson
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My new obsession is novels in verse now haha. This book was good though. A piece of WW2 history that isn't talked about a ton.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death
Moderate: Child death, Antisemitism, Violence, and Genocide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
3.0
I had to read this for school. I wanted to read another book, but this wasn't that bad. It was good, and I could definitely relate to a couple things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content
Classics Reimagined, the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Tina Berning
dark
mysterious
tense
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
2.0
Not bad but nothing special.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Body horror, and Murder
Moderate: Violence and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Ableism
The Laws of Medicine: Field Notes from an Uncertain Science by Siddhartha Mukherjee
informative
fast-paced
Soon to be pre-med major right here!! I don't rate nonfiction, but this was a nice little thing to read :)
Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
2.5
It was alright. I usually don't like a bunch of action when I'm reading Star Wars books, and this one had a lot of action. I also wasn't a giant fan of the writing style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Murder
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
This book was kind of a bumpy ride for me, but I ended up completely loving it. You can really see how George Lucas made Star Wars at the end of this one haha.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, and Infertility
Minor: Ableism and Incest