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The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane by Alex Irvine
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
✨4/5✨
Always love Sleepy Hollow thingies, and this one is no exception! The foreshadowing was awesome, the tone the writer takes is almost like I'm hearing Ichabod Crane inside my head. Love that!
Always love Sleepy Hollow thingies, and this one is no exception! The foreshadowing was awesome, the tone the writer takes is almost like I'm hearing Ichabod Crane inside my head. Love that!
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
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
4.5
✨4.5/5✨
First romcom tbh! Although I struggled with the first few chapters, the moment that Charlie read Dev's script became the moment the story really clicked for me. The story is beautiful and it's emotional and fun and I loved it.
First romcom tbh! Although I struggled with the first few chapters, the moment that Charlie read Dev's script became the moment the story really clicked for me. The story is beautiful and it's emotional and fun and I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Vomit
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (the Official Movie Novelization) by Tim Waggoner
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
✨4.5/5✨
Wonderful. The final book is nothing short of masterful for me, and kept me engaged with each chapter that passed. As someone who has grown up watching the Resident Evil Movies, Alice has become an important figure to me. She's a badass, and she is much more than who people perceive her to be. I'm glad to be closing this journey with her.
Wonderful. The final book is nothing short of masterful for me, and kept me engaged with each chapter that passed. As someone who has grown up watching the Resident Evil Movies, Alice has become an important figure to me. She's a badass, and she is much more than who people perceive her to be. I'm glad to be closing this journey with her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind, Eric Bentley
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
✨4.25/5✨
There's... a lot to unpack with my reading of Spring Awakening. Reflective, this edition grasps the reader whole into a vat, seemingly, of social issues—because the read is filled with them. Although short as it might seem, this is a heavy book, grotesque in its fashion, slapping the reader of reality which so often eludes them. A great book, certainly, but one I still want to digest for quite a while before opening again.
There's... a lot to unpack with my reading of Spring Awakening. Reflective, this edition grasps the reader whole into a vat, seemingly, of social issues—because the read is filled with them. Although short as it might seem, this is a heavy book, grotesque in its fashion, slapping the reader of reality which so often eludes them. A great book, certainly, but one I still want to digest for quite a while before opening again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Gaslighting
Minor: Domestic abuse
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
emotional
sad
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
✨5/5✨
This book is so sad. The tackling of the issues are still really well-done and I'm literally just so impressed. My boys deserve all the happiness.
This book is so sad. The tackling of the issues are still really well-done and I'm literally just so impressed. My boys deserve all the happiness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Minor: Self harm
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
✨5/5✨
Alice Oseman is back on it again with breaking my heart and healing it again with wholesome stuff. The tackling of the issues, in my opinion, was definitely well-done. These boys have my whole heart.
Alice Oseman is back on it again with breaking my heart and healing it again with wholesome stuff. The tackling of the issues, in my opinion, was definitely well-done. These boys have my whole heart.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
✨5/5✨
bc how can i not
bc how can i not
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
✨5/5✨
FHSKDNDJS MY HEART
FHSKDNDJS MY HEART
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia
Resident Evil: Retribution - The Official Movie Novelization by John Shirley
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
✨4/5✨
I love the interconnection and the deeper dive into Alice's backstory, but I failed to see how some other highlighted characters had been relevant. Still a good ol' book to enjoy, though!
I love the interconnection and the deeper dive into Alice's backstory, but I failed to see how some other highlighted characters had been relevant. Still a good ol' book to enjoy, though!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Silence and Lily: 1773 by Kathleen Duey
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
✨4.5/5✨
The prose was masterfully written and it hooked me right from the first chapter. Seeing as I am a history buff, it really was a ride reading this (no pun intended, of course). This story was beautiful, although the ending was a just a tad anticlimactic in my opinion. But overall, it is good and I definitely recommend!
The prose was masterfully written and it hooked me right from the first chapter. Seeing as I am a history buff, it really was a ride reading this (no pun intended, of course). This story was beautiful, although the ending was a just a tad anticlimactic in my opinion. But overall, it is good and I definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Violence, War