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709 reviews

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

4.0

Such a cute fluffy (and spicy) sapphic romcom. There wasn't a ton of conflict and no true 3rd act conflict, even when I thought there may be for a minute. 

There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark

adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

Who Could Love You, Astor Price? by Amy Jane Lehan

emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

emotional lighthearted

Such an important story that I know must have been hard for the author. I remember when she was getting backlash for writing queer stories when people assumed she was straight. This was very pointed and I love it for that. Not every coming out story is the same!

Pucking Around by Emily Rath

medium-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

4.5

Hummingbird by Frances M. Thompson

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

emotional funny reflective medium-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

4.0

Killing Stalking: Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 by Koogi

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail