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Seduction of the Innocent: The Influence of Comic Books on Today's Youth by Fredric Wertham
dark
informative
medium-paced
2.5
pretty mid ngl, dated ideals
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Rape
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Holy Bible: New International Version by
slow-paced
3.5
aggressively mid. judas was not a homie.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic friendship, Religious bigotry, Rape, Violence, Suicide, War, Genocide, Child death, Animal cruelty, Slavery, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Death
Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa
emotional
funny
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
very gay very slay love triangle done right
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: The Road to Neverwinter by Jaleigh Johnson
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! another great sunshine daughter and grumpy father to add to the list.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Animal death
Word Power Made Easy: The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary by Norman Lewis
funny
informative
slow-paced
4.0
i love uncle norm, i love teaching this book to my students, I love this book
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
emotional
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, and Death
The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eva Eger
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
very sad but hopeful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Mental illness, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, and Sexual assault
Minor: Pedophilia
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
not enough hockey content, and the use of the word “bub” was too much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship and Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Pregnancy and Death of parent