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155 reviews
The Fiction Between Us by Julie Olivia
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
It's taken me a minute to get my thoughts together on this one properly, but I'll start by saying I was impressed by the writing. As well, this would be a fantastic book for someone with ADHD has the chapters are super short and easy to absorb - a necessity since the subject material is so heavy.
I grew up watching Jennette on iCarly, and I really appreciate her no-holding-back approach to her memoir, something we rarely see from actors. As much as it hurts to know that a beloved childhood character's actress was going through trauma, her matter-of-fact writing style made me reflect on my own traumas and feel understood. I especially loved that there wasn't any morals or lessons to be learned - just a person sharing their pain and forcing the world to see her as a human person, not a character.
I grew up watching Jennette on iCarly, and I really appreciate her no-holding-back approach to her memoir, something we rarely see from actors. As much as it hurts to know that a beloved childhood character's actress was going through trauma, her matter-of-fact writing style made me reflect on my own traumas and feel understood. I especially loved that there wasn't any morals or lessons to be learned - just a person sharing their pain and forcing the world to see her as a human person, not a character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Body shaming, Death of parent, Cancer, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Terminal illness
Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting (Now with Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting) by Pamela Druckerman
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Manacled by SenLinYu
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Violence, and War
Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk by Shunmyō Masuno
medium-paced
4.5
I thoroughly enjoyed this read! The simple guidance is rooted in real world scenarios, and it doesn't get too caught up in how meditative the reader is. My only slight criticism is that it focused a bit too heavily on work related anxieties. While important, I don't believe it's healthy to root so much of our mental health and daily life within our work life.