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A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Grief, Murder
Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
This book had its ups and downs, but I ultimately really love it. The mc goes through moments where she rejects her womanhood and femininity, and I've gone through the same thing. I've recently rediscovered my femininity, so I really think I just read this at the right time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny
Minor: Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts
The Invisible Hotel by Yeji Y. Ham
dark
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, War
Moderate: Body horror, Pregnancy
Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? by Mark Fisher
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
This was so confusing to me. The language isn't accessable at all, at least to me. The concept was interesting though.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I heard a lot of people saying that this is one of the most disturbing kids books, but I thought the most disturbing part was the author's photo on the back 😶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Abandonment
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Third time reading this and I still love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny
Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris
dark
mysterious
fast-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
2.0
I usually love books about grief, especially if their by native authors because I can just relate even more, but this wasn't for me. I thought it was too short, and therefore there was just too much going on. I also thought it got a little repetitive. I liked the last chapter and the afterword though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
The Dark Half by Stephen King
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've tired to read this so many times but this time finally stuck. I think the concept is super cool, and I loved the sparrows metaphor. I can't really get this book out of my head. New favorite King book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Medical content, Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault
The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn't like No Longer Human at all, but I liked this one. I don't know if people would call this a book about grief, but I think it is. I feel like the main character felt a lot of grief before the deaths actually occurred, and I don't find that often in books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Infidelity, Suicide, Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, War
Minor: Pregnancy
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
It was easy to read and quick to get through, but I didn't care much about the story. I do wanna try other works by R.F. Kuang though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism