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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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Violence
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Gore, Blood, Violence, and Death
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
Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.0
Such a cute little read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
A Whole New World by Liz Braswell
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was a fun ride! An alternate version of a well known story has potential to go wrong in so many ways, but I really enjoyed this particular direction! There was great attention to cultural detail that I really appreciated as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Death, Body horror, and Animal death
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
This book was cleverly written! A story within a story is hard to pull off but it works well here! I found myself changing my predictions up until the reveal and was still surprised when it went down! I love the themes of writing and reading, this book was written for book lovers for sure!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Cursing
People Like Them by Minka Kent
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I'm impressed how fleshed out this ensemble cast is for only having 56 pages to make an impact. The twist was fantastic, the premise is intriguing. Multi POV serves the story in a great way. A fun lil quick read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Death
Moderate: Drug use