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80 reviews
The Perks of Loving a Wallflower by Erica Ridley
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
I didn’t love how the conflict between the two leads resolved. It didn’t feel much like a compromise. One lead refused to give up anything so the other had to give up everything but I miraculously worked out for her.
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Some aspects could have been made clearer and the book is very cis-normative (admittedly so in the intro) but contains a lot of good info that is useful even outside of sexuality contexts.
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The repetition of “but she didn’t say that” after dialogue became annoying after the 20th time. This book is built on miscommunication so if that bothers you skip it. The main characters have little chemistry and spend most of their time fighting but not in a way that seems resolvable. It is resolved but given they are fighting about their outlooks on life it doesn’t seem like it should nearly as easy as it is. This book also veers into some really heavy topics somewhat suddenly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Medical content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Ableism, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Police brutality
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Vomit
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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
4.5
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Beauregard Lionett by Marisha Ray, Mae Catt, Matthew Mercer
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse and Physical abuse
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5