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Royal Blood by Aimée Carter
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
love love loveddd this book!! couldnt put it down once i started. i adore how it handles the sensitive topics covered in this book ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Alcoholism, Blood, Abandonment, and Ableism
She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
couldnt get into it, just wasnt interesting enough for me?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Abandonment
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English: A Novel by Noor Naga
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
honestly, when first reading this book I thought I'd be able to give it five stars easily. I couldn't put it down. but at some point, I wasn't able to understand what the book was trying to tell me, and it just confused me for the rest of the book.
don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored the book! but something switched during part two and three that I can't decipher. even after reading part three, i couldn't figure it out.
but anyways, 4 stars. it was able to keep me hooked for a few days and I loved the way it introduced me to many different aspects of Egyptian culture. the experience of an Egyptian American woman vs an Egyptian man from the rural parts and their relationship was very intriguing to me. I learned so many new things from this book <3
don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored the book! but something switched during part two and three that I can't decipher. even after reading part three, i couldn't figure it out.
but anyways, 4 stars. it was able to keep me hooked for a few days and I loved the way it introduced me to many different aspects of Egyptian culture. the experience of an Egyptian American woman vs an Egyptian man from the rural parts and their relationship was very intriguing to me. I learned so many new things from this book <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Classism
In the Night Wood by Dale Bailey
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
i rlly wanted to like it but i just couldnt get invested. i feel like it was moving too slow for me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Child death
My Father, the Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nothing Burns As Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
if you’re looking for a book that explores the relationship of a black, queer couple, this is for you.
this book is so raw and beautiful in its portrayal of the two main characters. it feels like a real relationship that teenagers would be in, with all its toxic and soft moments.
this book is so raw and beautiful in its portrayal of the two main characters. it feels like a real relationship that teenagers would be in, with all its toxic and soft moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Minor: Misogyny, Police brutality, and Racism
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 79%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 79%.
there was nothing wrong with the book, i actually loved the writing and the plot! I just couldn’t get invested it in anymore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Violence
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
writing was too expositional, cringe, and didn't like the storyline
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
this book is so beautifully written. ocean vuong's writing style is so poetic and detailed that i truly felt invested in these characters.
on earth we're briefly gorgeous is about a gay, vietnamese-american and the letters he writes to his mother. these "letters" describe different parts of his life with her and other people in his life, such as his grandmother, lan, and his lover, trevor. through these letters we get a beautiful look on how the vietnam war affected his family.
definitely a 5 star book, ocean vuong's words touch a deep part inside of me.
on earth we're briefly gorgeous is about a gay, vietnamese-american and the letters he writes to his mother. these "letters" describe different parts of his life with her and other people in his life, such as his grandmother, lan, and his lover, trevor. through these letters we get a beautiful look on how the vietnam war affected his family.
definitely a 5 star book, ocean vuong's words touch a deep part inside of me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, and War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Miscarriage, Hate crime, and Vomit
Missing Dead Girls by Sara Walters
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gore
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual assault
Minor: Lesbophobia