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231 reviews

When We Were Infinite by Kelly Loy Gilbert

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim by Patricia Park

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

An impactful story that is funny and insightful. I found Ale so relatable, her thoughts and her Aletude was so refreshing. A story that I'll come back to time and time again for a laugh and a good cry. Plus there were so many lines that I just wanted to highlight and re-read because they speak volumes. The fact that the author was able to write such an insightful story as well as keep my attention is amazing. Truly a work of work. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Suicide, Death of parent

Minor: Cultural appropriation, Alcohol

[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 5 by Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari

4.0

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

challenging dark medium-paced

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

2.5

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 7 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous dark inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad fast-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

One of my favorite volumes so far. I loved learning more about Qifrey and there are sooo many beautiful illustrations that I just want to stop and frame them all! Coco is also just the sweetest and she's come so far in this chapter. 

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 6 by Kamome Shirahama

5.0

Loved it! So magical and we get to meet new characters. I cannot wait to read the backstory in the next vol 

Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 5 by Kamome Shirahama

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 1 Kinokuniya Exclusive Edition by Sumiko Arai

I absolutely adore them! 
Love the design and illustrations. Fast paced and super cute. More details later. Loved it and I need the next vol!!

[Oshi No Ko], Vol. 3 by Aka Akasaka, Mengo Yokoyari

dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of my favorites so far in the series. Aqua really developed and I loved being introduced to new characters and reading them as they developed too!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Solo Leveling, Vol. 9 by Chugong

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

Finally! Finally some hardships for Jinwoo! I was getting a little bored with all of the wins after wins after each battle, but now there seems be a bigger pot that is being stirred. We get hints to the overall plot and learn more about the system. This was what I have been waiting for: amazing fight scenes plus some info on how and why Jinwoo is "a player" in the system.