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30 reviews

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 1 by Fujita

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

adventurous dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

I had to read this book for school, but let me just say that I HATE Ray Bradbury. His writing style is so strange and hard to follow, and any criticism he has ever received he says is some form of “censorship”, as he so generously explains in his Coda. I loved the idea of the book, hate how it was written.

The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional inspiring reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Great book. I was so scared that this prequel was just a money grab trying to piggyback off of the success of the 1st book, but this book actually adds to the universe and expands it. A great read for anyone who needs a good cry or a restoration in their belief in true love.

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish by Seiko Tanabe

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.75

Love this book! A must read for anyone who enjoys manga. The movie is also a masterpiece, which I encourage everyone to watch. The romance was so realistic and both characters were so loveable. 

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Animal death

Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I LOVE everything by Shaun David Hutchinson, and this is no exception.

The story follows someone who has the chance to save the world. Not by going on some super dangerous quest, or facing some mythic beast, but by the simple press of a button. For many, this would be a simple task that would be done without a second thought. But Henry does hesitate. Henry’s life is horrible. He is bullied and harassed daily and his home life is no better. If the world is so horrible, is it even worth saving. 

I really love how profound it is while not forgetting to have some humor. It asks serious questions while still remembering that Henry is in high school and is still going to laugh at stupid stuff and isn’t going to take his section as serious as an adult.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault

Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach

emotional funny inspiring 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

3.75

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous challenging dark mysterious 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