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Vanished by Nicole McKeon
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Xenophobia and Vomit
The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Our Thoughts:
Blood Debts is an alternate history where magic has always been around. The siblings of Clem and Christina make for fantastic main characters, they draw you in and make you care about the world while doing vital world-building. The story overall left me wanting more as any good story will as well as answering all the important questions. The book sets up beautifully the world as well as accurately portrays the mindset, the mannerisms, and the feel of Louisiana. At times I would find myself thinking about things moments before the characters said them.
The audiobook version was delightful with its addition of music to the beginnings of the different sections as well the various voice actors for the different characters. Ursula in particular was a favorite character, with the spunk that is so common in New Orleans.
Content:
Obviously there is magic in this story, as well as a bit of gory descriptors near the end, though very mild. There is also some sexual content though not a ton, and very easy to skip past if you choose.
Blood Debts is an alternate history where magic has always been around. The siblings of Clem and Christina make for fantastic main characters, they draw you in and make you care about the world while doing vital world-building. The story overall left me wanting more as any good story will as well as answering all the important questions. The book sets up beautifully the world as well as accurately portrays the mindset, the mannerisms, and the feel of Louisiana. At times I would find myself thinking about things moments before the characters said them.
The audiobook version was delightful with its addition of music to the beginnings of the different sections as well the various voice actors for the different characters. Ursula in particular was a favorite character, with the spunk that is so common in New Orleans.
Content:
Obviously there is magic in this story, as well as a bit of gory descriptors near the end, though very mild. There is also some sexual content though not a ton, and very easy to skip past if you choose.
Winnie-The-Pooh by A.A. Milne
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Sheets by Brenna Thummler
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, and Death of parent
Sleeping Beauty: An Audible Original Drama by Marty Ross
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
How We Are Hungry by Dave Eggers
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? No
5.0