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410 reviews

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.0

Explores narcissist parents, child acting, addiction and much more. Very informative book that give a glimpse into how the industry works for some unfortunate children. It is a very well written reflection on the road to addiction and recovery. 

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

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

Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The Ghost of Halloween Past by Bobbi Holmes

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

Lovable ghost centered cozy mystery 

Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.0

Would have liked this more several years ago, has not aged well in some instances.

The Crooked Path: An Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft by Kelden

challenging informative slow-paced

4.0

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

challenging emotional hopeful 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

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

informative medium-paced

3.5

Good starting point for people hoping to get into environmental writing or changing their diet. 

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

adventurous emotional funny 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

My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

Grady writes teenage girls as if he was one. Truly relives the horror that was HS but with demons.