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324 reviews
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A look into the history and what events let up to that of the "wicked" witch of Oz, Elphie. Was she even wicked? What makes someone wicked? Tread lightly, though, if you are looking for something like the version told by Broadway/the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Brewed With Love by Shelly Page
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
A magical second-chance Sapphic romance. We follow two apothecary workers as they follow up clues after their store is broken into. Sparks reignite an old flame.
A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Slow to start but really picks up after 30% in. This book is like if Babel by R.F. Kuang and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros was merged into one. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
It's a fun and cute romance novel surrounding DnD!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 2 by coolkyousinnjya, Mitsuhiro Kimura
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A thrilling sequel to The Hurricane Wars. I really enjoyed the banter between the characters. It felt fun. Very Shadow and Bone vibes if Alina had picked the Darkling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Sexual content, Alcohol, and War
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 1 by coolkyousinnjya, Mitsuhiro Kimura
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Slice of life Manga following Kanna. Very adorable ☺️
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A riveting murder mystery crime novel that had me guessing until the last page. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time guessing who did it. I'm hooked and need the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Death of parent
The Vanishing Kind by Alice Henderson, Alice Henderson
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Wildlife activist gets attacked by white supremacist group
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
3.5
A murder mystery turned on its head as the murderer is being retried 2 years after his crime, and new information comes to light. We follow three students on their journey to uncover what really happened two years ago. I enjoyed this book, but I really hope it goes through rigorous editing after this ARC copy I read, as I found numerous errors.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder