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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: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, and Classism
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: Death, Racism, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
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: Death, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug use
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
This short story was amazing. All the quality of a Taylor Jenkins Reid work in an itty bitty bite sized coat! The main characters were so lovable and I was left in an emotional state after the ending. 10/10 would recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Such a cute lil read. I loved how the first part of the book was told through emails alone. The two main characters are so loveable! My only wish is that I got to look into the minds of the two mains a little more than I did.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
A beautiful and emotional read. Takes you on a relatable, remarkable journey. Though you go to some dark places during the ride, you come out the other side feeling different than you did when you started.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A clever and fun take on Greek mythology. Riordan makes an art out of writing complex stories in easy to comprehend ways.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus
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
4.0
A great follow up to One of Us is Lying! I was just as invested this time around. McManus has the multi-POV style down to a science. Great pacing, great POV switching, great trickling of info and wonderful payoff come reveal time!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
Never in my life have I been given a glimpse into a villain's past in such a way that I forgot who they truly were just to be heartbroken at the end when they end up exactly who I know them to be. I am FEELING THINGS