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160 reviews

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This book was just okay. I didn't feel a connection with the characters. 

A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

This was just okay. I didn't entirely hate it, but definitely didn't love. 

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-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

4.5

Wow! A powerhouse of a book! Adunni is one of the strongest characters I've come across. I'm so happy with the ending. I have no doubt in my mind that she will be the voice to help other women find their louding voice. 

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

This was pretty good! I enjoyed the twists! 

Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire

adventurous dark 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

This series is great, beautifully written! I love that each book has been different. Though this book does circle around to book 1, I appreciated that. Can't wait for the next one! 

The Teacher by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious 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

1.5

My least favorite Freida McFadden book, so far. The twists were confusing, what was that ending ??? Some things were just not realistic. 


AND ew!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

She's Up to No Good by Sara Goodman Confino

emotional relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.0

A really cute story! I really enjoyed it! 

Keep Your Friends Close by Lucinda Berry

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Meh. The twists were a bit silly. However, I did feel for Brooke 🥺