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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Play by August Wilson

emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

We the Animals by Justin Torres

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

Amazing. I love me a book that helps me understand myself a little more. I cried more than I'd like to admit. Emily Henry really knows how to craft relatable and entertaining stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Wtf did I just read? And I mean that I the best/worst way possible. I'm gonna need at least 24 hours to recover. This book is one big trigger warning, but worth the read in the right headspace. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

What a lovely followup to Legends and Lattes! This one got some tears outta me. This book feels like what tender reassurance sounds like to an unsure heart. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death

Cells at Work! Omnibus 1 by Akane Shimizu

adventurous funny informative lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

I've never had more fun learning about the human body. This was my first dive into the world of manga and I ate it all up. Can't wait to finish the series 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Medical content

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

Such a cozy read. I immersed in this title by putting on some tavern music and escaping to a world of fantasy for a while. Immediately bought the sequel. Love love love. 

Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

dark emotional mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I don't typically read romance, but this author may bring out the romance lover in me

Spare by Prince Harry

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0