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225 reviews
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
An extremely ambitious and clever book. This was a challenging, multi-layered read and one that would definitely benefit from a second reading.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
reflective
3.0
Loved the concept of this but didn't love the execution. I didn't really feel anything for the characters, and it was quite repetitive.
The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic by Maria Kuzniar
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
One of the most original stories I've ever read.
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Heartbreaking and hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Moderate: Death and Bullying
In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
4.0
The ending bordered on a tiny bit too strange for me but overall I enjoyed this story. Well written and atmospheric, and kept me hooked to the very last page.
Xanthe and the Ruby Crown by Jasbinder Bilan
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
A sweet story of a young girl's attempts to come to terms with her grandmother's dementia diagnosis. I'm yet to read anything by Jasbinder Bilan that I haven't liked.
Song Beneath the Tides by Beverley Birch
2.5
I didn't dislike this, I just felt no investment whatsoever in the characters or the story. I felt completely detached emotionally and had to force myself to pick it up. Maybe just a case of bad timing!