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Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
really good! loved the history woven into it. learned a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, and Racism
Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice Wong
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Ableism
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
check the content warnings for sure. very scary men in this book. couldnt put it down though and super gripping
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Self harm, Suicide, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Bullying, Death, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
This Time It's Real by Ann Liang
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
interesting for sure. could NOT put it down. fun ending. almost too many twists? if thats possible!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Suicide
Moderate: Blood
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
definitely one of my new favorite books ever. i dont have the words.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Cursing, Islamophobia, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Genocide, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexism, Colonisation, and Death