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102 reviews
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Totally get why people either absolutely love or absolutely hate reading this. It was clever of the author to keep it short, because I don't think I could have read this for 300 pages. That being said, I really enjoyed it. You hate the character, and you understand her a bit too, and doesn't everyone want to sleep for a year at this point?
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
4.0
I really enjoyed this one, including the game sequences which I thought were clever but well-balanced enough that it didn't take over the main plot of the novel. I wish there had been more character development in background, but this book does a lot of heavy lifting in a lot of areas, and does it well. The relationship between Sam and Sadie is really lovely, though I wish there had been more 3D work done on Sam's character. Overall, a beautiful debut that I would recommend to anyone wanting to read about relationships that aren't just romantic, and of course about video games.
Ruthie Fear by Maxim Loskutoff
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Best book I’ve read this year.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
dark
mysterious
sad
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 didn’t like thrillers until I read this one. Lots of great twists!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Abortion
Easy Beauty by Chloé Cooper Jones
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Loved being inside Jones’ mind for this book. She’s brilliant.
The Boy with a Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
Just a brilliant, beautiful book. Full of queerness, in all it’s forms and definitions. I’ll be thinking of Owen for a long time.
How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0