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11 reviews
Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 1 by Ryoko Kui
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
Cuckoos Three by Cassandra Jean, Mosskat
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very cute book! I kinda called the "twist" I guess, but that's just because I was familiar with the symptoms. The homophobia was a bit cliché, but it makes sense for a country town. Was a quick read and the art was super nice. Love the representation as well :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence
The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
bro I so desperately want to mark "death of parent" as a content warning but that is Such a big spoiler so RIP
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A beautifully written book with a nice mix of fantasy elements and, in a way, the popular zombie apocalypse genre. I feel like the fantastical lore and history could have been better explained, but that might just be me and my inability to fully grasp onto fantasy concepts in books.
SPOILERS AHEAD: I also feel like the romance was a bit forced and cliche. The plot twist blew my mind, regardless of the fact that I kind of guessed it ahead of time. It was pretty well done!
Regardless, I really enjoyed this book. I absolutely loved the little goat companion. Ryn's relationship with her father is very touching, and I am not embarrassed to admit that it made me cry a bit. There were certain scenes that were so tense I genuinely felt anxious reading them. It's safe to say that I got pretty emotionally invested in this book. I also want to say I love the way Ryn treats the dead. She is very matter of fact with her actions toward them, but she also respects them.
I actually found myself feeling the need to annotate a book for the first time EVER because I Desperately needed my thoughts to be in my copy Forever. Also, I gave my mom my copy of this book to read and she loved it too, so there ya go! It's great for teens and middle aged women alike!
Messy commentary aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I'm really looking forward to reading it for a second time.
SPOILERS AHEAD: I also feel like the romance was a bit forced and cliche. The plot twist blew my mind, regardless of the fact that I kind of guessed it ahead of time. It was pretty well done!
Regardless, I really enjoyed this book. I absolutely loved the little goat companion. Ryn's relationship with her father is very touching, and I am not embarrassed to admit that it made me cry a bit. There were certain scenes that were so tense I genuinely felt anxious reading them. It's safe to say that I got pretty emotionally invested in this book. I also want to say I love the way Ryn treats the dead. She is very matter of fact with her actions toward them, but she also respects them.
I actually found myself feeling the need to annotate a book for the first time EVER because I Desperately needed my thoughts to be in my copy Forever. Also, I gave my mom my copy of this book to read and she loved it too, so there ya go! It's great for teens and middle aged women alike!
Messy commentary aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I'm really looking forward to reading it for a second time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Animal death, and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
3.0
based book. love middle earth. the pacing was fucked and random as hell. wish Tolkien had gone more into each individual characters' personality rather than just Bilbo, Thorin, Gandalf, and Beorn. I guess the pacing and lack of character depth makes sense since this is meant to be a kids' book, but ya know. still really enjoyed this book. it reminds me of a nice era of my life lol
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
good book. really saw myself in the author as a fellow afab trans person. but seriously? the wincest mention? the fuck man lmao
also, honestly cannot remember if there's any graphic transphobia in this book since I read it in one sitting in a Barnes and Noble, but I'm putting a warning for it anyway just in case.
also, honestly cannot remember if there's any graphic transphobia in this book since I read it in one sitting in a Barnes and Noble, but I'm putting a warning for it anyway just in case.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Incest
I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
I FUCKING LOVE LISTER. and jimmy is just like me fr
Minor Prophets by Jimmy Cajoleas
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
One of my all time favorite books. It's a relatively quick read, and Cajoleas' writing style is smooth and descriptive, making this a very easy book to get through. I will say, I struggled with the beginning of this book on my first read. The narrator's voice just seemed a little too... cliche? to me. Once I was able to see past that, though, the rest of the story really pulled me in. I've read this book twice now, and I know for a fact I will find myself reading it again at some point. Though this story is meant for middle-to-high school reading levels, it is a mysterious and tense coming of age story/murder mystery combo that I would really recommend to any age group.
SPOILERS BELOW:
I find the cult aspect of this book really enjoyable on top of the other mysteries thrown at us. It is always interesting to me when religious themes are twisted into cultish ones. If you enjoyed the religious aspects of Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White, I definitely recommend giving this book a shot! (Though I have been told that I tend to make connections between media that are completely unalike, oops)
SPOILERS BELOW:
I find the cult aspect of this book really enjoyable on top of the other mysteries thrown at us. It is always interesting to me when religious themes are twisted into cultish ones. If you enjoyed the religious aspects of Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White, I definitely recommend giving this book a shot! (Though I have been told that I tend to make connections between media that are completely unalike, oops)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent
Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden
adventurous
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
LORD KNOWS I WOULD PROTECT JULIAN DIAZ WITH MY LIFE
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Borrasca (S1 & S2) by C.K. Walker
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Definitely one of my favorite podcasts! I’m currently listening to it for a second time. I have seen several reviewers criticize QCODE’s Borrasca for being gross and for “relyinf on shock factor.” These are definitely valid comments, but I think Borrasca is still very much worth listening to. It is advertised as being focused on a small town’s urban legend surrounding the dozens of girls who have gone missing throughout the past decade. As the story unravels, a much darker truth is revealed, reminding listeners that sometimes reality is even more terrifying than fiction. QCODE doesn’t give any super specific trigger/content warnings, but they do give general ones at the start of each episode. Detailed trigger/content warnings may spoil the narrative a bit, but I’ll be leaving some below for anyone who may be interested.
List of trigger/content warnings:
- sexual abuse, rape
- human trafficking
- adult language
- drug use
- alcohol consumption
- child predators
- general misogyny
Again, I think this podcast is definitely worth the listen! However, if you’re sensitive to any of the above topics I would advise against listening. Borrasca is not simply a story being retold, but an immersive experience including performances that could potentially be triggering.
List of trigger/content warnings:
- sexual abuse, rape
- human trafficking
- adult language
- drug use
- alcohol consumption
- child predators
- general misogyny
Again, I think this podcast is definitely worth the listen! However, if you’re sensitive to any of the above topics I would advise against listening. Borrasca is not simply a story being retold, but an immersive experience including performances that could potentially be triggering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Infertility, Sexual violence, Body horror, Violence, Pregnancy, Incest, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Torture, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Cursing, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Trafficking, Death, and Drug abuse