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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: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, War
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content
Minor: Hate crime, Miscarriage, 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: Gore, Blood
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual assault
Minor: Lesbophobia
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: Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol, 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: Death, Gore, Slavery
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
Minor: Child death, Vomit, War
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: Gore, Torture, War
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: Bullying, Child abuse, Gore, Racism, Violence
Minor: Blood, 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.