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Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
lowkey just wasnt feeling it. i like the concept but it wasnt executed well imo. the switch between email and real life didn’t do it for me, and some of the “emails” didnt feel like a recollection of what had happened, more like it was telling what was currently happening.
Content Warnings
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Miscarriage, and Sexual harassment
Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Racism
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow, I don’t even have words on how amazing this book was. The writing is so beautiful and raw you can feel what Lina feels in a way. I’ve never felt so strongly about a book like this! This is a great book to read to learn about the Soviet Union’s gulags/labor camps and the anguish they put their prisoners through.
Almost all the characters are very lovable. I think it’s partly because you’re seeing what they have to go through and you feel sad and angry for them. Even the more morally gray characters able to be sympathized with in someway (but not forgiven, looking at you Kretsky 😒.)
Overall, this book is a 5 ⭐️ read. I would heavily recommend to anyone who likes historical fiction.
Almost all the characters are very lovable. I think it’s partly because you’re seeing what they have to go through and you feel sad and angry for them. Even the more morally gray characters able to be sympathized with in someway (but not forgiven, looking at you Kretsky 😒.)
Overall, this book is a 5 ⭐️ read. I would heavily recommend to anyone who likes historical fiction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Slavery, and Death
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: War, Child death, and Vomit
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Torture, and Gore
Minor: Sexual harassment
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Violence, Racism, and Bullying
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
they started using a slur when referring to a trans women that was in the ward :(
Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
this book truly changed my view on an aspect of the world. i learned about so many different cultures in one sitting. for anyone looking for a read that goes deeper into native american culture and the deep knitted connection of a family, this book is for you!
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
i didn't feel connected to the characters and the plot wasn't interesting to me personally.