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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was so beautiful. Charlie is one of the sweetest characters ive ever seen. There were so many lines in this book that i highlighted just because they resonated so much. The author was able to get across what it means to be a teen so so much. I got a bit confused at the end but i read some reviews and it all made sense. Would defintiely recommend checking trigger warnings as theres some really hard topics covered and the ending is really tough. But this book handled it so well and its definitely a new favourite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Nimona by ND Stevenson
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The Graces by Laure Eve
dark
mysterious
slow-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
3.75
I seriously can't tell whether i loved it or hated. Ive never been so conflicted about a book. I love morally grey characters and unreliable narrators and river is as morally grey and unreliable as you can get. I have so many opinions but no idea how to put into words... i wasnt keen on the writing style as it was super simple and it felt like the author was trying to be relateable and "act like a teenager" in a really unrealistic way. It read a little like fanfic and if it had been written by a different author with my preferred writing style it would have been a five star book!!
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
All the Young Dudes: Years 5-7 by MsKingBean89
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
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Love Frankie by Nick Sharratt, Jacqueline Wilson
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
October, October by Katya Balen
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
The most beautiful book ive ever read! I cant stop crying
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
3.5
Afterlove by Tanya Byrne
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75