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You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An absolutely brilliant ride!!
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Did not finish book. Stopped at 74%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 74%.
Hit too close to home with my dad having a stroke, it was stressing me out trying to finish it, plus the mc was annoying/boring
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
S L O W paced and repetitive, but it made me happy to carry around this book for months and pop in on the characters every now and then, will definitely be reading the others
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gore, Torture, and Death of parent
Painted Devils by Margaret Owen
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
I wish I could give this book 10/5 stars. It's incredible and perfect and I'll hopefully write more words later.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Torture, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Cat's Cafe by Gwen Tarpley
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
ADORABLE comic with cute little sassy and sweet and coffee-loving animals. Great representations of mental health, asking for help, lending a hand, and being a good neighbor. Also features animals communicating by signing!
Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another incredible "girl is missing, flowers on the cover" book, this time by a debut author!
If you love...
Witches
Stories of sisters
Moth man
That scene in Kiki's delivery service where she lives above and works in a bakery (but make it magic)
...you need this book!
I loved the main character and her ability to taste emotions. The sister/female witch family vibes were *chefs kiss* and the twist was amazing.
If you love...
Witches
Stories of sisters
Moth man
That scene in Kiki's delivery service where she lives above and works in a bakery (but make it magic)
...you need this book!
I loved the main character and her ability to taste emotions. The sister/female witch family vibes were *chefs kiss* and the twist was amazing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Out of the Blue by Jason June
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I absolutely loved Out of the Blue! It was a perfect, predictable, lovely queer summer romance that just felt like a warm hug. I loved the discussion around depression, especially because it came from an adult parent character. If you want another fantastic read about mermaids (of the Renaissance Faire variety), check out Breathe and Count Back From Ten, it's one of my favorite YA books of all time.
One thing really bothered me about the book. Crest/Ross repeatedly talks about the fact that Mer don't have genders, they are all fluid and nonbinary, but then gives every single human he meets a gender-specific description, like "female-presenting". It bothered me and I'm not sure why the author chose to do this?
Can't wait for next months book!
One thing really bothered me about the book. Crest/Ross repeatedly talks about the fact that Mer don't have genders, they are all fluid and nonbinary, but then gives every single human he meets a gender-specific description, like "female-presenting". It bothered me and I'm not sure why the author chose to do this?
Can't wait for next months book!
Once More Upon a Time by Roshani Chokshi
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
A sweet, lovely, adorable "swoon" of a book, perfect for fans of The Princess Bride, road trip romances, and second-chance love. Also, at only 131 pages, it's a perfect little read.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My favorite book of all time! This time I read it as an audiobook and loved it.
Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
"Like a garden in full bloom: vibrant and sweet, whimsical and wondrous." -@allisonhsaft
THIS BOOK 😍😭💐 If I made a list of the top three books that have impacted my life and helped my mental health, FLOWERHEART by @catbake would be there.
I like to dub this book "a cottagecore essential with friends to lovers romance and studio ghibli vibes where the main character's magic is tied to her emotions, which are big and messy (#relatable) and her magic can grow FLOWERS".
Watching Clara, our main character, grow into her magic was absolutely beautiful and healing. The romance was squeal-worthy adorable (the scene in the rain?? 😭😍). And the world Cat built is one I want to live in forever.
If you're looking for a soft fantasy with a fierce bi female protagonist in a queernormative world, PICK THIS ONE UP!
THIS BOOK 😍😭💐 If I made a list of the top three books that have impacted my life and helped my mental health, FLOWERHEART by @catbake would be there.
I like to dub this book "a cottagecore essential with friends to lovers romance and studio ghibli vibes where the main character's magic is tied to her emotions, which are big and messy (#relatable) and her magic can grow FLOWERS".
Watching Clara, our main character, grow into her magic was absolutely beautiful and healing. The romance was squeal-worthy adorable (the scene in the rain?? 😭😍). And the world Cat built is one I want to live in forever.
If you're looking for a soft fantasy with a fierce bi female protagonist in a queernormative world, PICK THIS ONE UP!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Near death of parent