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157 reviews
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
William by Mason Coile
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The Butcher Game by Alaina Urquhart
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Feminine rage + horror + gore 🩸🩷🎀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
3.75
Hiding for My Life: Being Gay in the Navy by Karen Solt
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Thank you, Karen, for sharing your powerful story with the world. This book should be mandatory reading for today’s chiefs and military leaders.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Lesbophobia
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.0
The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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
This book was like a warm hug and I am so glad to own the beautiful hardcover because I know I will come back to this time and time again.
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
If I had read “the fine print” I would have realized this was about a Disney adult and would have never read it.
This book regained 2.5 stars for its inclusivity and showing a character with Down Syndrome in a positive, capable, strong light.
This book regained 2.5 stars for its inclusivity and showing a character with Down Syndrome in a positive, capable, strong light.