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The Dream Thief by Violet Fenn
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I didn't understand the plot especially well after the climax and resolution but I'm not sure if that was just my covid brain fog because the other books I've not had a problem with.
Enjoyable either way but I feel like I missed something in the resolution.
Enjoyable either way but I feel like I missed something in the resolution.
Motherhood by Sheila Heti
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
The Secret of Oki Island by Obvious Mimic
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Slow to get going but once it did I really loved the adventure!
Broken Toys: Submissives with Mental Illness and Neurological Dysfunction by Del Tashlin, Raven Kaldera
informative
medium-paced
3.5
There is a lot of problematic and outdated terminology and ideas in this book. I'm glad I read it as it gave me insight into a lot of different people's experiences of various neurodivergence and mental illnesses, it was a really hard read in several places because of just how, sometimes, flat out wrong, some of what was being said was.
I do think it's worth reading but I would only recommend it if you are already very well versed in ND & MH things because I think for people who are not, they are very likely to not be able to separate the useful nuggets from the problematic stuff and potentially harm someone in applying what they have learned in future.
I do think it's worth reading but I would only recommend it if you are already very well versed in ND & MH things because I think for people who are not, they are very likely to not be able to separate the useful nuggets from the problematic stuff and potentially harm someone in applying what they have learned in future.
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I don't have the words to explain how much this book meant to me. How much it helped as I rebuild my life after childhood trauma and an abusive relationship, among other things.
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham
dark
emotional
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? No
5.0
Gripping, horrifying, a little too close to reality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Torture, and Car accident
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Suicide, Trafficking, and Death of parent
The Windowsill Gardener: 50 Easy-to-grow Plants to Transform Your Home by Annie Davidson
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Really great 101 book for newbie gardeners (like me) who want an idea of how to grow things, especially inside and using what you already have rather than buying specific pots and tonnes of seeds and such.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
I wish I had had this book when I was a teenager struggling with my own mental illness and life issues. It's such an honest and nuanced story of mental illness - that while it is all consuming, it is somehow not all consuming, somehow life and relationships all happen around it even while you feel so lost in it.
This has immediately gone onto my favourite books list.
This has immediately gone onto my favourite books list.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
The Self-Sufficiency Garden: Feed Your Family and Save Money by Huw Richards, Sam Cooper
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
As a total newbie gardener wanting to garden to become self sufficient, this is such a useful book! I've been able to put some of the advice into practice as I've read it with things I've already started growing, but I also now know how to expand and what things it makes sense for me to focus on over future growing seasons, plus how to store and make the most of my harvests.
A truly invaluable resource for anyone wanting to make friends with nature, live more sustainably, and save money.
A truly invaluable resource for anyone wanting to make friends with nature, live more sustainably, and save money.