qingkhrome's reviews
101 reviews

Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

It just wasn’t sucking me in fast enough and I have other books I want to read. 

Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I didn’t expect to love this as much as I do and now I’m invested 🥺

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and War

Minor: Pedophilia and Rape

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

dark emotional hopeful 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? No

4.25

Another gripping story centered around the trans experience. I’m not really big on historical pieces but I loved how Silas’ story unfolded and the justice that was ultimately served. This made me cry a few times because of how real these experiences felt. AJW never disappoints 🥸

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

The End of the Road by Craig DiLouie

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Bad Dolls by Rachel Harrison

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

Kind of underwhelming. My favorite was the goblin story. All these stories had the potential to be scary but missed the mark in virtually every one which sucks cause I really like Rachel Harrison’s work.

The Toll by Neal Shusterman

dark emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.75

Absolutely loved this series right to the bitter end. I’m in the minority in that I didn’t mind the multiple perspectives because it gave more insight into what was going on but I do believe this particular book should have been split in 2 in order for the newer characters to grow on us better and for it not to seem rushed towards the end. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed Arc of a Scythe and highly recommend it to everyone. A reminder in current times that sometimes the only way to defeat villains and dictators is to directly take power from them before they are able to completely destroy life as we know it 🤠 I’m for sure reading the 4th book and expect to be once more engulfed by the universe Neal Shusterman has made within the pages of this series. 

Fangs by Sarah Andersen

dark funny fast-paced

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

5.0

So cute and adorable. This will definitely be a reoccurring read. Love how the book itself feels and looks as well as the art and funny dialogue between the MCs. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Blood

The Return by Rachel Harrison

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Not my favorite but still enjoyable. 

Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older

dark emotional inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.75

Loved this story! I felt like I was back in Brooklyn solving a mystery full of magic and listening to a story about my family.