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Broken Scabs by L Q Murphy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.
Dnf at 51%. I was trying to get through it, but I just couldn't do it.
suicide notes: before you go ...: poems about finding hope and meaning in life, with reasons to stay alive by Christine Oburah
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Well, that was sad. I didn't expect this to affect me so much, but it did. I loved this book. I'm in my poetry era apparently.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
A Poetry Book For Sad, Messed-Up Teenagers (giving up on giving up 1) by Gracie Adams
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Well, I surely didn't expect to cry when I started to read this book, but I did. The writing style does take some getting used to, but it was lovely. It was sad and inspirational. I'm glad that I read this as an adult and not a teenager though because I'm mature enough to feel inspired.
"it’s pointless to make someone a priority when you're at the bottom of their list"
"you don't get to choose how your words affect me. understand this. you shattered me. and you've lost my trust. when all your new friends leave don't expect to find me. cause i'll be gone too."
"I Dont Give A Fuckedy Fuck Anymore"
"the anger that i have for certain human beings is un-fucking real"
"I blur my sadness for the most part That’s why everyone thinks I’m happy"
"I was drowning And you were watching from the side Yelling at me to just swim But that’s just it You can’t swim when you don't know how And you don’t have anybody to guide you"
"it’s pointless to make someone a priority when you're at the bottom of their list"
"you don't get to choose how your words affect me. understand this. you shattered me. and you've lost my trust. when all your new friends leave don't expect to find me. cause i'll be gone too."
"I Dont Give A Fuckedy Fuck Anymore"
"the anger that i have for certain human beings is un-fucking real"
"I blur my sadness for the most part That’s why everyone thinks I’m happy"
"I was drowning And you were watching from the side Yelling at me to just swim But that’s just it You can’t swim when you don't know how And you don’t have anybody to guide you"
The New Year's Party by Daniel Hurst
This one was interesting. The beginning was a little slow, but once I got past that I couldn't put it down! I loved the ending! Daniel Hurst might be a new favorite author of mine!
"He asks each of us around the table what our New Year’s resolutions are. And that was the moment when things started to get crazy."
"Do I feel bad for tricking Martin and Michaela? No, because I was playing a game, just like they were."
"I expect that fact will bring us together. Make us close. Very close. She did look rather pretty at that New Year’s party. So who knows? Maybe she’ll be the woman on my arm at the next one."
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
This one was interesting. The beginning was a little slow, but once I got past that I couldn't put it down! I loved the ending! Daniel Hurst might be a new favorite author of mine!
"He asks each of us around the table what our New Year’s resolutions are. And that was the moment when things started to get crazy."
"Do I feel bad for tricking Martin and Michaela? No, because I was playing a game, just like they were."
"I expect that fact will bring us together. Make us close. Very close. She did look rather pretty at that New Year’s party. So who knows? Maybe she’ll be the woman on my arm at the next one."
texts i never sent — modern poetry about life, love, loss & heartbreak: short poems on relationships, healing, mental health and self-love (relationships collection Book 1) by Ariel Day
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
What a way to start off 2025! I loved this short poem book! I think all young adults and teenagers should read this. It's so motivating and moving. These quotes resonate with me because of my life experiences.
"i didn’t block you because i hated you i blocked you because i still love you"
"just because we share the same blood eyes and last name does not mean you were ever a father to me"
"i didn’t block you because i hated you i blocked you because i still love you"
"just because we share the same blood eyes and last name does not mean you were ever a father to me"
The Bookstore Wedding by Alice Hoffman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read the first book earlier this year. So when I saw this one, I just had to read it. I loved this one so much. It made me laugh, cry, and squeal in delight. I listened to half of the book on audio and I read the other half. As always, here are some of my favorite quotes.
People made mistakes, and sometimes they weren’t aware of how bad their choices were until they lived through them and came out on the other side.
“I’m sure I’ll do something else stupid, and then you’ll be angry at me again,” Isabel said sadly. “If you do, I’ll forgive you all over again,” Sophie assured her. “We can fight and still love each other. That’s what sisters do.”
Love gives you faith in the future, and that is what he possessed. “Every doctor learns that the future is a mystery, but what I feel for you is not.”
People made mistakes, and sometimes they weren’t aware of how bad their choices were until they lived through them and came out on the other side.
“I’m sure I’ll do something else stupid, and then you’ll be angry at me again,” Isabel said sadly. “If you do, I’ll forgive you all over again,” Sophie assured her. “We can fight and still love each other. That’s what sisters do.”
Love gives you faith in the future, and that is what he possessed. “Every doctor learns that the future is a mystery, but what I feel for you is not.”
A Very Krampus Holiday by Katee Robert
dark
fast-paced
3.0
This one was good. Very fast paced, but there were a lot of spelling errors. I could overlook most of them, but I had to go back and reread the sentence correctly. I did like it though. A very nice way to spend Christmas.
You Only Love Me When I'm Suffering: Poems by Jon Lupin, Jon Lupin The Poetry Bandit
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
Time to Heal: Poems for Those Who Feel Broken and Lost by Alexandra Vasiliu
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.0