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114 reviews
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
5.0
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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
The Fae Princes by Nikki St. Crowe
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? Yes
5.0
The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe
adventurous
dark
funny
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
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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? Yes
5.0
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Sci-fi, dystopian, environmental warfare, artificial intelligence, politics, murder, there is A LOT packed into this. Tully is a very lovable character, and Solomon is a wonderful example of an AI character.
This book scared me, made me angry, had me in tears and shocked me at the end. I feel like I was expecting the twist, but at the same time was hoping it wouldn't happen.
With the world we live in today of AI and how it is growing, changing, expanding, this is something people need to read as it shows a fictional world and what happens when AI gains independence, free will, can plot and scheme and manipulate, finding it's way into the powers that be.
This book scared me, made me angry, had me in tears and shocked me at the end. I feel like I was expecting the twist, but at the same time was hoping it wouldn't happen.
With the world we live in today of AI and how it is growing, changing, expanding, this is something people need to read as it shows a fictional world and what happens when AI gains independence, free will, can plot and scheme and manipulate, finding it's way into the powers that be.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It’s been years since I’ve read this, and I listened to the audio book. I forgot how sad this was, and how she was slowly losing her mind. She suffers from postpartum depression after having a child and is forced to be on bed rest with basically nothing to do and is isolated. I believe everyone should read this book at least once. And if you can listen to the audio book, do so. Hearing it and reading it are two different experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
They Don't Need to Understand: Stories of Hope, Fear, Family, Life, and Never Giving in by Ryan J Downey
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
To start this off, I am biased. I love Black Veil Brides, they are my favorite band, they were the start of my independent music journey, and I love Andy as a person and musician. I met them in October of 2023, and he’s just as kind in person as I thought he would be if not more.
I’m usually not one for memoirs or autobiographies. I don’t care or keep up with celebrities lives. It doesn’t change my life any. However, Andy/BVB did, and that’s what made me drawn to this book. I listened to it via audio book (free on Spotify if you pay for premium, it’s 5hrs and 22mins) where it was narrated by Andy, and honestly with how in detail he was about his life, what he’s been through and done, his recovery, his band members and wife Juliet, I don’t think anyone else should have read it. It wouldn’t have been as impactful or carried the same meaning.
It has beautiful language, it’s raw and doesn’t sugarcoat. It talks about the good, the bad and in between both in events, his choices and his actions. You can see how he grew as a person. You can feel his drive, passion and determination to become who he is today both as a person and band member of BVB. It’s inspiring to me as a creative person who wants to go into a competitive industry, and makes me want to do better. And as someone who has been an outcast through school, this book (and in extension Andy) makes me feel seen and understood.
I connected to their music when I started listening in middle school in 2010, and have continued to connect with their work throughout my life. If someone is a fan of BVB, I highly recommend reading this. If you need something inspirational to show you can get through anything, read this. To show the importance of real life relationships, the choices you make, the company you keep, the habits you maintain, read this.
I’m usually not one for memoirs or autobiographies. I don’t care or keep up with celebrities lives. It doesn’t change my life any. However, Andy/BVB did, and that’s what made me drawn to this book. I listened to it via audio book (free on Spotify if you pay for premium, it’s 5hrs and 22mins) where it was narrated by Andy, and honestly with how in detail he was about his life, what he’s been through and done, his recovery, his band members and wife Juliet, I don’t think anyone else should have read it. It wouldn’t have been as impactful or carried the same meaning.
It has beautiful language, it’s raw and doesn’t sugarcoat. It talks about the good, the bad and in between both in events, his choices and his actions. You can see how he grew as a person. You can feel his drive, passion and determination to become who he is today both as a person and band member of BVB. It’s inspiring to me as a creative person who wants to go into a competitive industry, and makes me want to do better. And as someone who has been an outcast through school, this book (and in extension Andy) makes me feel seen and understood.
I connected to their music when I started listening in middle school in 2010, and have continued to connect with their work throughout my life. If someone is a fan of BVB, I highly recommend reading this. If you need something inspirational to show you can get through anything, read this. To show the importance of real life relationships, the choices you make, the company you keep, the habits you maintain, read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Car accident, Death, and Grief