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402 reviews
North Woods by Daniel Mason
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
The author said it himself-just out of context, “The book was massive and terrible and untethered, and as a reader who prided herself on not slinking before difficult texts, she found herself in awe at its sheer strangeness.”
{+} loved the concept, loved how the stories weeded together in the most delicious of ways, loved that the stories are filled with ghosts of their predecessors.
{-} took me forever to finish because it felt very long winded at times.
But happy I stuck it out because it’s a beautiful tale of time, nature, and the humans who navigate time and nature.
{+} loved the concept, loved how the stories weeded together in the most delicious of ways, loved that the stories are filled with ghosts of their predecessors.
{-} took me forever to finish because it felt very long winded at times.
But happy I stuck it out because it’s a beautiful tale of time, nature, and the humans who navigate time and nature.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence and Mental illness
Minor: Racism
101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Some were insightful, while others were repetitive.
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
Loved it. A great speculative fiction look at feminism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Pandemic/Epidemic
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
It’s been a long time since I have loved a book the way I loved this book. I took my time with it, not wanting it to end. I laughed, cried, raged, and rejoiced. I feel inspired and empowered as I reflect on the storyline.
The side characters were masterfully written, and I wish the dog could win an award for best side character ever written.
Elizabeth Zott, although fictional, is completely inspiring.
This book was perfection for me. Will be recommending.
The side characters were masterfully written, and I wish the dog could win an award for best side character ever written.
Elizabeth Zott, although fictional, is completely inspiring.
This book was perfection for me. Will be recommending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexism, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Rape
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Good dialogue