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Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 10 by Kamome Shirahama

5.0

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

2.25

I have to say, no book has left me so disappointed after such a beautiful beginning of the book. I ADORED IT, but then the main characters became absolutely insufferable. They never stopped and thought "Wow, maybe I should have some empathy?" ever, or at least, this is exceedingly true for Sadie, who I grew to despise over the course of the book. The conversations when they were actually having them instead of ignoring each other for years on end, or arguing and calling each other names and generally being horrible to each other, was my favourite part. I just wanted them to be friends, but no, that was too much to ask. The ending acting like they had something stronger than a romantic relationship after Sadie cut him off for 5 years like no, sweetie. That isn't strong, that's just toxic. 

Overall, just. sad about this book. It started at a 5 stars, if it was actually a good book about friendship, I think I would have loved it. But the miscommunication killed it. If this is your friendships, please, just talk or get out of them. This shouldn't be what it's like, I tell you. Life doesn't need to be this hard nor this complicated with your friends. Also this book made me feel so acutely unhuman it was unreal, as someone who can't lie or not speak their mind. Sadie and Sam are grown up babies. The end. 

(Marx was worth my time and the disability rep was solidarity.)

The Sleepless by Victor Manibo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.

The story lags, at one point I thought there had been a second murder but it wasn't and I found myself super disappointed. I just wanted something more, it wasn't thrilling and lingered a long time on the Sleepless and reiterated the same points. Main character was hard to relate to.

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

Two Truths and a Lie by Sarah Pinsker

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have never read anything like this and it has left a profound effect on me. What an absolutely wild and creepy read.

Someone We Know by Shari Lapena
Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.

Characters are unlikable and I could care less about them sadly.

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 3 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous 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? N/A

5.0

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 2 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous inspiring 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? No

5.0