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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There was so much potential for an exciting, dynamic story but it just felt very flat to me.
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
This is a delicious read from an author with an incredible depth of self-understanding. The way she's able to tell a story in a way that is all at once lighthearted and maybe even kind of silly, while simultaneously plumbing the depths of what's happening under the surface is unmatched.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
This is my idea of a perfect romance novel!
Not only is the queer representation a relief, but the setting is super fun. And the conflict feels realistic and relatable (usually in romance novels it can feel so contrived). Not only that but there are so many examples of how to incorporate consent in a super sexy way.
Not only is the queer representation a relief, but the setting is super fun. And the conflict feels realistic and relatable (usually in romance novels it can feel so contrived). Not only that but there are so many examples of how to incorporate consent in a super sexy way.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an excellent thriller—full of twists and turns. I loved how until the last 25% of the book I still wasn’t sure who the villain was and who was innocent. It kept me questing the whole time.
4* because there were a few elements that I wish were flushed out a little bit more. Part of the ending felt rushed and tacked-on but could have done well with some better foreshadowing.
4* because there were a few elements that I wish were flushed out a little bit more. Part of the ending felt rushed and tacked-on but could have done well with some better foreshadowing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
At a certain point in this book, Chanel Miller described the vigil for Christine Ford as “beautiful rage” and I think that’s a perfect description of this book.
I thought it would be just so sad. But this book didn’t make me sad, it filled me with strength and validation and power.
And on top of that it’s so beautifully written. She uses metaphors in incredible ways—reminding me of Anne Lamott.
I thought it would be just so sad. But this book didn’t make me sad, it filled me with strength and validation and power.
And on top of that it’s so beautifully written. She uses metaphors in incredible ways—reminding me of Anne Lamott.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pedophilia
Minor: Cancer
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Generally speaking, this book is very mysterious and generally a very exciting and well told story.
But I have to say that there are some incredible books that center on the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960's written by Black authors that I'd recommend much sooner.
I feel uncomfy with certain details of Black death and racial slurs coming from the pen of a white writer.
Aside from all that, this book completely centers on Good White Folks and how innocent and helpless they are against the bigots that surround them. Every single Black person in this story is used to show how good the white main character is and exists for no other reason.
But I have to say that there are some incredible books that center on the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960's written by Black authors that I'd recommend much sooner.
I feel uncomfy with certain details of Black death and racial slurs coming from the pen of a white writer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicide, Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wish the author would have given us more insight into the relationship with Finn.
Also I wish there was an option for a Covid content warning.
Also I wish there was an option for a Covid content warning.
I don’t mind a pretentious, heavy handed cultural critique—I’m just picky about who they’re coming from.