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Galatea by Madeline Miller
challenging
dark
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Very short and to the point, Galatea delivers a reflective narrative on womanhood that transcends era.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved the concept of this! Overall, a really interesting story and book. The storytelling itself felt a bit jilted at times, lacking detail/description in some moments while diving too deep at other times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Gore, Rape
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
This is the more boring execution of what could have been such a lovely cozy fantasy. Also, incredibly blasΓ© on covering sexual assault.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Murder
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.25
First 200 pages: πππ΅βπ«
Next 600 pages: πͺππ€―
Really - I think it took me 2 months on and off to sit down and commit to reading this book, then 2 weeks to actually finish it.
While it does start slow, the world building and plot development done in the beginning of the book paints a rich and complex world that draws you in and makes the events of the book that much more impactful.
Love, betrayal, dragons, witches, what more could you ask for?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage
Moderate: War
Minor: Homophobia
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book does a great job of presenting the same facts to different characters, and showing the different reactions/feelings on each of them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Death of parent, Abandonment
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.25
I loved Bookshops and Bonedust (read first, didnβt realize it was a prequel book) and was just as charmed by this story. You simply have to root for Viv, but all the characters are lovable.
I'm from Here Too by Kashmira Sheth
3.75
This is a great book for young readers!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia
Minor: Death, War
Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
Robin Wall Kimmerer has the most soothing voice for audiobooks.