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79 reviews

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

Lost interest in reading in general but this was a really great read! I adore the autistic representation. Will definitely revisit at another point when my interest comes back.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

It’s a good book! I just dropped it because I’m the type of reader to only read one book at a time, and I want to read another book. 

I’ll circle back around to it eventually I promise 🙏

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Animal death, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Abandonment

Minor: Forced institutionalization

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.

Lost interest but it was a great book! Would finish it when I get the chance.

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

Lost interest but it was a great book! Would finish it when I get the chance.

President of the Whole Fifth Grade: President #01 by Sherri Winston

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship

Birthday by Meredith Russo

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

Intensely raw and emotional. This book deals with serious topics with the care and realism that they deserve.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, and Transphobia

Minor: Blood

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.75

Super cute! I really liked how much personality all of the characters had, and how realistic they were.

The romance was absolutely perfect, the only reason why I’m giving this a 4.75 ⭐️ instead of a 5.0 ⭐️ is because of plot-related issues.

The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

Maybe I’ll get back to this one day? This seems like something better read with a physical copy (also what’s up with the incest?)

Dreadnought by April Daniels
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.

I didn’t like how one-dimensional some of the antagonistic characters were. Also, it felt like the book was misandristic in its effort to support trans women.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Transphobia, Outing, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Cursing, Deadnaming, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Infertility, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment