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Winter Gods & Serpents by Wendy Heiss
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
I am OBSESSED. This book has the perfect balance between the plot/politics of their world and the character arc’s/backstories. Throughout learning about these characters, with their troubling pasts and in turn reasoning for their actions, you start to root for them—even if what they do seems bad on the surface. The plot and how Snow uses the politics in her favor had me gripped from the start. And the romance?? OH LORD! The banter?? The pining?? The angst?? I was [in the best way possible] in AGONY! And don’t even get me started on the plot twist at the end…I was BAMBOOZLED!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Blood
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story was so heartbreakingly powerful and raw. Following two generations of immigrants from Pakistan and their trials and tribulations into what it takes to have the “American Dream”. It touches on generational trauma, grief, addiction, helplessness, prejudice, and how far one will go to persevere and forgive despite all that has been put in their way. This book touched my heart on such a deep level. It gave me such an insightful understanding of how one might struggle when faced with travesty in a position without privilege. It also helped me heal and process some of my grief that I have held onto.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Islamophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Sexual assault