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65 reviews
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I liked the book enough to finish it..
I liked the steamy scenes/ spice level, and I liked the plot twists. The story was interesting enough for me to keep reading.
BUT:
The possessiveness / stalker tendencies of Alex were SO bad - like if a man ever behaved this way with me I’d be calling the police and I hate how Ana Huang romanticized his behaviour. So much of the plot was cringey and unrealistic. The writing is not going to win any awards either.
I liked the steamy scenes/ spice level, and I liked the plot twists. The story was interesting enough for me to keep reading.
BUT:
The possessiveness / stalker tendencies of Alex were SO bad - like if a man ever behaved this way with me I’d be calling the police and I hate how Ana Huang romanticized his behaviour. So much of the plot was cringey and unrealistic. The writing is not going to win any awards either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Minor: Drug abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
A Shining by Jon Fosse
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
I really didn’t get it. The writing felt like a drug-induced stream of consciousness. It made me feel so uneasy. But I suppose that’s probably the point.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Blood
Bunny by Mona Awad
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Self harm and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
adventurous
hopeful
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Just an awesome and beautiful story of survival against all odds... but survival is insufficient right? It's about art and hope and music and love after everything else has ended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
Minor: Child abuse and War