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Seas and Greetings by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.0
The plot felt a little forced and under development. But the romance between Addison and Krista was spicy!!! 🌶️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit
When a Killer Calls: A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town by John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
3.25
I loved Mindhunter. But I feel like the author was a bit repetitive in this book - like he was writing to someone who had not read Mindhunter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Sexual violence
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Stalking, and Murder
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.25
I’ve wanted to read this book series for awhile and it hooked me! I loved getting to know the cast of characters. I was impressed at the amount of character development of these characters!
I also appreciated how they dealt with the trauma of the original death.
I also appreciated how they dealt with the trauma of the original death.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This memoir is written non-linearly by relating an ocean creature to the author’s life. It is magical.
Dream Work by Mary Oliver
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
This is the poetry collection that has Wild Geese in it!
Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot
challenging
dark
informative
fast-paced
5.0
This is such an informative book! The author completely changed how I view “colonial” America by helping me realize how slaves were so crucial to the success of the colonies. They don’t teach that in history class!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Medical trauma, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Someone Somewhere Maybe: Poems by Sophie Diener
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This is one of my favorite poetry collections of all time.
My girlfriend and I were going through some transitions in our relationship and this book really spoke and captured so many of my feelings.
My girlfriend and I were going through some transitions in our relationship and this book really spoke and captured so many of my feelings.
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Stalking
A Holly Jolly Ever After by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
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