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63 reviews
Act Cool by Tobly McSmith
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
The main character was annoying and unlikeable, maybe I'm too sensitivite but I couldn't take him leading a girl on, it was just gross.
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley
inspiring
sad
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? No
5.0
Holy crap. I don't even know where to start. This book is so incredible and was so fucking validating for someone who's gone through abuse. I don't even know how to express how much this book helped me, I had to take multiple breaks because the excuses Lily used were quite literally exactly the ones my abuser did. Down to the whole "Manslaughter-murder" argument, like it was insane, I felt so incredibly uncomfortable because it was deeply familiar and so was Owen's emotions. The author is incredible, I'm going to be sure to get my own copy of this book, it was heartbreaking and I appreciate this story so very much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and War
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
dark
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
4.0
Such, such, a good depiction of trauma. It broke my heart in all the best ways and felt all too real in the best way. Sometimes you really just need a book to show someone hurting as much as you are.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
All of Us Villains by C.L. Herman, Amanda Foody
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0