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A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
dark
funny
tense
fast-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
3.75
Don’t recommend on audio.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A lyrical, dark historical fiction that uncovers a dark part of US history. Events take place in both China and the US and depict the intimate story of the main character as well as the larger story of Chinese immigrants during the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. It is fiction based on a mysterious truth uncovered in an archive by the author. Beautifully written and tragically executed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Trafficking
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
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
4.0
I will definitely be reading the rest of this series. My first foray into Carissa Broadbent's writing and I really enjoyed it. Split POV, high stakes, and a love story wrapped up in a complex fantasy setting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, and War
Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
One of my favorite books of 2022. What could be called a critique of our societal obsession with shallow entertainment and the dehumanization that comes with it quickly turns into a 80s-esque slasher .