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258 reviews

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.75

Bonny & Read by Julie Walker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

I really wanted to like this book as I’ve been fascinated with Anne Bonny and Mary Read for years. It’s fast-paced and reads quickly, however, I found this to be rather dull read which surprised me considering the book’s protagonists.

I don’t know if it was just me but I found it a little queerbait-y when Anne was reflecting on Mary and Tom Earl’s relationship. I could be interpreting it differently to how the author intended but the way Walker wrote about how Anne felt just gave me those vibes and it also kind of put me off

Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez

dark mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

dark emotional sad tense 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? No

3.0

Milk Fed by Melissa Broder

emotional reflective fast-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

3.0

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous 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

4.0

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

The Bone Ship's Wake by RJ Barker

adventurous dark emotional tense 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

5.0