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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad 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

5.0

Really enjoyed this sequel. Maybe even more than the first one? Loved all the new characters, and surprisingly fond of Cat. Omg that ending, man 😭😭😭 immediately jumping into Onyx Storm!!

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional sad 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

This was so much fun! Rebecca is an excellent writer, and her characters were great and diverse. Fuck Dain. All my homies hate Dain. Really excited to dive right into the next book after that insane ending.

What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.0

This was a really sweet book. Marketed as a novel, this is actually a collection of short stories, but they’re so interconnected that I can see how it works as a novel. Each story had a great message. The library itself plays a somewhat minor part on the forefront as we follow the lives of these individuals seeking knowledge and understanding. Will definitely be seeking out more titles by Michiko.

Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid

adventurous emotional tense 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

5.0

What a fantastic story. I love the way it’s formatted. Even through the form of letters, I felt like I was getting such a full story, which could not have been easy to do, even less so with the constrictions of a short story. Can’t believe I’ve never heard about this story until now. 

The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman

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

5.0

Fredrik’s done it again! Really enjoyed this short story. Even at 68 pages, it felt so full. I’ve always enjoyed his writing style and humor. I definitely feel connected to Lucas. He is me and I am him. Please just leave me alone. Might fake a coma one of these days.

The Deviled Egg Made Me Do It by Holly Wilde

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

Wow. What a story. Bookstagram brought me here, and I’m not sure I’m supposed to be here. I was laughing out loud at various times. Definitely entertained me 🤣 Obviously plot is not a major factor in stories like this, but I’m here like… “Who tattooed him?? Why didn’t any of her friends show concern for the fact that a chiseled deviled egg man was in her home?” 

This was a funny palette cleanse, but I’m undecided on whether I’d ever read any more of her stuff.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

“In the last analysis my death is a natural one — man cannot live exclusively for principles.”

What else can I say about Dazai’s writing that I haven’t already? He’s just brilliant. Loved this story that dives into the after effects of war. How it changes the lives of ordinary citizens forevermore. Great book!

No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

“I could not feel the joy of hope a man experiences when he opens his eyes on young leaves.”

This book goes right up there on my pedestal of incredible works of art alongside A Little Life, The Painted Bird, and House of Leaves. What a masterpiece of sad literature. My heart breaks for Osamu Dazai and all the pain he suffered before eventually taking his own life. I feel bad for anyone who doesn’t understand the raw emotional beauty of this book. Dazai was a masterful writer with beautiful prose. I’m grateful his work exists.

The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? No

4.0

Back at it again with another Japanese short story collection about cats. This one was told through the eyes of the cats themselves. These stories have that iconic Japanese sadness to them. A mix of whimsy with depression. I thought the stories were entirely disconnected, but there were a couple that tied together. This was a good, short read. I enjoyed it!

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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

4.0

This was such a sweet, heartfelt book. I love the whimsical fantastical vibe to it. The stories are weaved together beautifully, and I’m just a sucker for Japanese cat stories. I’m glad to hear a sequel was written, and I can’t wait for it to be translated!