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28 reviews

The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

fast-paced

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

3.0

All I could say is that men are just truly fucking trash. 

The Tea Dragon Festival by K. O'Neill

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.0

AGAIN, this is so cute!! I want my own gurmpy mountain chamomile teadragon lol

The Tea Dragon Society by K. O'Neill

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

I loved this so much!!

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

adventurous challenging 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? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i loved this so much :(( 

God of Wrath by Rina Kent

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

2.0

A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime by Monica Murphy
Did not finish book.

what the fuck is wrong with these people loving crew?? this literally contains all the worst things a man can do—assault, bullying, verbal abuse, and fucking misogyny. i hate readers who hype up a book for its "aesthetic" but overlook the literal and obvious aspect of bad treatment toward women. plus, how can you get pass through crew's thoughts in the first few chapters? he's literally objectifying wren, and him telling her that his assumption is that people take advantage of wren? he's one of them.

0 stars. This is my first ever DNF of the year and i'm so dis
sappointed with what have we become today. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault

Corduroy by Don Freeman

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This book is a part of my childhood so reading it today brings back good memories <33