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78 reviews
Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 1 by Yoshihiro Togashi
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
incredible character building and arc. dynamic, deep and strong women who are all distinct in their different lifestyles and identities. in depth view of addiction and the constant challenges it poses as one becomes sober. <spoilers> not quite on board with the infidelity/adultery. <spoilers> thoroughly enjoyed the other parts of this novel
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny
Minor: Blood and Cancer
Haunted Jersey Shore: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Garden State Coast by Charles A. Stansfield Jr.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
funny
hopeful
informative
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
4.5
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
want to reread soon
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
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
4.25
I would suggest that the author do more research on how to accurately depict mixed race/bipoc characters. There were parts that were eyebrow raising because of it. I did enjoy reading about each relationship Evelyn Hugo had and I was rooting for the final pairing. Interested to see how Netflix will depict it and whether it will be bad (i don't have high hopes for it tbh).
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Giving this 5 stars in the sense I enjoyed writing a paper dissecting the obsession with youth and beauty, however Dorian Gray made me want to punch a wall in the least toxic masculine way possible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Misogyny