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162 reviews

When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times by Leah Sottile

informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

3.25

there is something about true crime books that make me feel icky, but i feel like this book was written with a lot of care and respect towards the families. 

Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Dear Galaxy by Paige Lavoie

emotional funny 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

4.0

sometimes it’s okay if a book is just cute

The Black Cathedral by Marcial Gala

dark emotional informative 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? Yes

4.0

a brilliant book told in different voices with a same accent. i loved it. 

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore

dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

5.0

one of the best works of nonfiction i’ve read in a long time. informative and emotional 

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

adventurous challenging funny 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? Yes

3.0

a very fun read that should have just been a tv show 

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

dark hopeful informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

honestly one of the most capitulating and horrifying science fiction books i’ve ever read. that everyone should read 

Boy Parts by Eliza Clark

dark funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

a very funny very dark book that i could read more than once. 

An Excellent Host by Chelsea G. Summers

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

bite sized and cute

Diavola by Jennifer Marie Thorne

dark emotional funny fast-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

3.5

ooky spooky family drama.