missmomo's reviews
136 reviews

Nambul by Srinivas Pabbaraju

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

3.5

Aranya by Srinivas Pabbaraju

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The writing was a little too flowery for my tastes, but it painted a good picture of the whole messy situation and the surreal nature of it all. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship

Minor: Vomit, Alcohol

PET by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

Absolutely gorgeous book. A brilliant look at society and the things that shape it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Rape

The entire book deals with themes of abuse on numerous levels, and the concept that these people are monsters who have been done away with.

Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault

Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love the way Rachel explores the characters and their stories, and brings something new to the tales people already are familiar with. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault

Greywaren by Maggie Stiefvater

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This book is everything I wanted and more.  

Basquiat: A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Love the art style, love the way the story of Basquiat’s life is explored. Really well done graphic novel. 

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Absolutely adored this book. It was so full of wonderful characters, twisting stories, and emotional moments. 

Return to Del by Emily Rodda

adventurous emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0