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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
adventurous
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
Fun read :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
The Wonder Switch: The Difference Between Limiting Your Life and Living Your Dream by Harris III
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Didn’t agree with every take but still insightful
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Not a fan of the writing style but I did learn something :)
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
Cried really hard
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicide, and Vomit
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
I can’t say for sure I understood this book, but I think I picked it up at the right time.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
Authority by Jeff VanderMeer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Didn’t care for the narrative voice
UnWholly by Neal Shusterman
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
felt like a lot of the book was set-up until the finale
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Death, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Guilt and Ginataan by Mia P. Manansala
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual harassment