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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
This gives a great view of attachment styles and how to be aware of your needs and your partner’s needs based on attachment theory. This was the first book I have read that discussed attachment theory, and I feel it did a great job introducing scientific and psychological/biological explanations and evidence.
Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book in two days—a proper reading marathon. It’s a page-turner that I could not put down. Woke up excited to read again. I did not expect the resolution to unfold how it did—the author did a good job with originality and tying up loose ends.
There is quite vivid descriptions of gorey/gruesome injury. I really felt as if I was on Hemlock Island.
There is quite vivid descriptions of gorey/gruesome injury. I really felt as if I was on Hemlock Island.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Confess by Colleen Hoover
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Police brutality
They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I found the plot to be a bit predictable as far as the 7 deadly sins and the game table with the pawns correlating to the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Suicide
Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I have so much I want to write about this book. This is one of the best literary fiction novels I've read, packaged in an informative and digestible story. The author is very societally aware and presents a wealth of information to readers on various concepts that may very well be new to them. The author's note at the end references any real-life resources or info the reader may want to check out. Very science-y with vocab and concepts, so beware there will be lots of new language and it's not a light read. As an autistic person myself, who struggles with spoken communication, this was an enlightening and empowering read that touches on many important issues. I'd read it again in a heartbeat and appreciate Angie for writing this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Suicide, and Terminal illness
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Police brutality, and War
Verity by Colleen Hoover
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, and Murder