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50 reviews
Praise by Sara Cate
dark
fast-paced
2.0
the inclusivity is incredible but i feel like the interpersonal issues regarding beau were handled/written poorly, difficult needle to thread tbf
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
LET THEM STAY IN THE HOLLOW I BEG
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
evangeline was so wishy washy i wanted her to make up her mind about one person or scenario but that was too much to hope for until about the last chapter! plot was excellent though, i had a lot of fun
Bluebeard's Castle by Anna Biller
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
Anna Biller's style is so distinct, I didn't love it at first, but picturing it in my mind in the same style as her movie the love witch helped the book grow on me. desperately sad and accurate depiction of the justifications many women make to stay with (evil) men. the story felt like promising young women if it were written better, still left me a bit unsatisfied
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Violence, Drug abuse, Animal cruelty, Death, Animal death, Eating disorder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Vomit, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Rape, Stalking, Suicide, Torture, and Confinement
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
endearing and sentimental love letter to the books that made childhood. cried a few times, loved every second of it. the romance felt a bit ham fisted at times but made me giggle and kick my feet at others. christopher and lucy's relationship is really what made this book special
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this is the fastest i've read a book in a long time. delightful, heartwarming, lovely book that merges the magical and mundane in perhaps one of the best ways i've read lately