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157 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark funny fast-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

4.5

The Agathas by Liz Lawson, Kathleen Glasgow

adventurous relaxing 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

5.0

This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham

dark funny medium-paced

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

2.5

Loved the cover and the premise. Really wanted to like this one. The writing was funny, but the plot was too contrived and the ghoul/monsters analogy of queer people left a bad taste. ☹️ 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism

The Last Final Girl by Stephen Graham Jones
Did not finish book.

1.0

Couldn’t get past all the cliches and animal cruelty.

Rouge by Mona Awad

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Beautiful, atmospheric, gothic fairy tale vibes. Loved it!

Slasher Girls & Monster Boys by Kendare Blake, Danielle Paige, Jonathan Maberry, Marie Lu, April Genevieve Tucholke, Nova Ren Suma, McCormick Templeman, Jay Kristoff, Carrie Ryan, Megan Shepherd, Cat Winters, Leigh Bardugo, Stefan Bachmann, A.G. Howard

dark funny mysterious

5.0

Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link, Shelley Jackson

dark funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Survive the Savage Sea by Dougal Robertson

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

3.5

All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue

challenging mysterious reflective slow-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? Yes

2.5

Another book that I loved the concept but didn't love the exectution. I felt like the writing was too heavy-handed and there were too many themes all over the place. The romance wasn't convincing either. :( I expected there to be a lot more magic and tarot, but it didn't deliver.

The Geography of Lost Things by Jessica Brody

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5