samshine's reviews
245 reviews

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Hello, Molly! by Sean Wilsey, Molly Shannon

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

American Royals by Katharine McGee

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

5.0

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-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

4.0

I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel Bloom

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Suicide attempt