maksbookishthings's reviews
40 reviews

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

The details of Britney’s forced lack of control in her own life are so gripping and emotionally compelling. 

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.0

I mildly enjoyed depictions of the scenery and period elements, but I will truthfully say my knowledge of Delia Owens problematic stature definitely influenced the potential for me to love this book (aware this is subjective).

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very triggering topics such as d*m*st*c v**l*nc* and *b*s* explored. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, and Alcoholism

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

emotional lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

challenging emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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

The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75