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102 reviews

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. 

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

challenging 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

5.0

Type- Ebook through Libby
Rating- 5 star ++++

I am blown away by the world building and the story that is unfolding in the Arc of a Scythe series so far. This 2nd installment is probably one of my favorite books of all time. I won’t spoil anything but all the big reveals had me gasping in disbelief. I am very much invested in Rowan and Citras journey and relate to them both in different ways. The new order scythes as villains are infuriating and get under your skin with how diabolical they are which reflects on how convincing these characters are and how amazing Neal Shustermans writing is. I am currently sprinting to read the next book! If you loved the first one, this one will exceed your expectations for a sequel in a series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Violence, and Murder

Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt

dark tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

This was horrifically disgusting in so many ways. I gagged multiple times. Please do not read if you are sensitive in any way. Extreme horror confirmed ✅ I wanted to give it a higher rating but I feel like I can’t with how disgusting the content is lol

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

I was not expecting the twists. Great way to get out of a reading slump. 

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

adventurous dark tense 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? No

3.75

Moon Man Volume 1 by Kyle Higgins, Scot "Kid Cudi" Mescudi

emotional inspiring 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

4.25

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman

emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.25

Any one who has/had a family member with dementia will be able to relate to this beautiful short story about a grandfather, his son and his grandson navigating his cognitive decline. I listened to the audiobook on Libby and had a good cry. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This was absolutely unhinged and I was not ready. Read trigger warnings before you read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White

dark emotional 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

5.0

Miles was such a relatable character for me in so many different ways. I’m completely in awe with how the author continuously writes characters that have so much life and so much to learn from. The family dynamic also reminded me of my own and at times made me cry and reflect on how grateful I am for them and their willingness to understand and stick by my side regardless of who I am and who I love. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I’m actually super impressed by this story and how everything played out in the end. Was extremely relatable and triggering at times but I see why this story was told in this particular way with this particular MC. Also Doug and Roland can eat shit.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting