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Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
26 terrifying Indigenous stories from across North America
From ghosts to cannibals, mythical creatures to the real monsters in our lives, this book will keep you up and quiet all night
Every story is different and has something for every horror fan out there
If you can think of something horrifying, this book will most likely have it
From ghosts to cannibals, mythical creatures to the real monsters in our lives, this book will keep you up and quiet all night
Every story is different and has something for every horror fan out there
If you can think of something horrifying, this book will most likely have it
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Cannibalism, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Classism
I dnf'd chapter: Quantum (fuck that mom she doesn't deserve air)
And because of my personal icks it was hard getting through the chapters with teeth and feet and children being abused
Madame Doubtfire Film Tie In by Anne Fine
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.5
The inspiration for the Mrs Doubtfire film
The books parents are alot more dark and hateful to each other as theyve been divorced longer then the movie time frame
Miranda is self centered and "unintentionally" mean, while dan is essentially useless and boardline violent at times
The book does have very good points and views for children going through divorce and theyre own emotional well being versus what their parents want
But the book has alot more serious tone, has none of the fun loving Mrs. Doubtfire character introduced to us by the wonderful Robin Williamsđź–¤ but the movie did use very important parts of the conversations between Mrs Doubtfire and Miranda
Its is mainly a british humor vs american humor moment for book vs movie
The books parents are alot more dark and hateful to each other as theyve been divorced longer then the movie time frame
Miranda is self centered and "unintentionally" mean, while dan is essentially useless and boardline violent at times
The book does have very good points and views for children going through divorce and theyre own emotional well being versus what their parents want
But the book has alot more serious tone, has none of the fun loving Mrs. Doubtfire character introduced to us by the wonderful Robin Williamsđź–¤ but the movie did use very important parts of the conversations between Mrs Doubtfire and Miranda
Its is mainly a british humor vs american humor moment for book vs movie
Dear Sister by Francine Pascal
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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? Yes
5.0
#7 in the Sweet Valley High series
It follows twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield after Liz is in a motorcycle accident with her boyfriend todd and ends up in a coma
The Wakefield parents leave jess in charge of helping her sister readjust but liz seems to be fine until she shows signs of personality change that not only endangers herself but hurts her sister
Its very 80s cali teen soap opera and rated at 12+ which i agree with
It follows twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield after Liz is in a motorcycle accident with her boyfriend todd and ends up in a coma
The Wakefield parents leave jess in charge of helping her sister readjust but liz seems to be fine until she shows signs of personality change that not only endangers herself but hurts her sister
Its very 80s cali teen soap opera and rated at 12+ which i agree with
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Gaslighting
Moderate: Car accident
Wrath of a Sister by Jody Swannell
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lisa's sister has gone missing and she questions Jennifers boyfriend on where she is
Its a very short splatter punk horror story
Its a softer version of SC Mendez
Its a very short splatter punk horror story
Its a softer version of SC Mendez
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Sunny by Ann M. Martin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
This was such a Nostalgic read, i read them all the time in the early 2000s, rereading all i could see was vc andrews characters by andrew neiderman
The California Diaries follows a group of friends battling their emotions and life as the grow into teens
This book is the 1st in Sunnys POV
While sunnys mother battles cancer, her father becomes almost uninvolved except to boss her around and yell
Sunny starts to talk back and skip school, she meets a homeles teenage boy, carson, at the beach and starts to wonder if life would be better at her own control
It can be emotionally stressful, especially if you lived a harsh life but such a good read
The California Diaries follows a group of friends battling their emotions and life as the grow into teens
This book is the 1st in Sunnys POV
While sunnys mother battles cancer, her father becomes almost uninvolved except to boss her around and yell
Sunny starts to talk back and skip school, she meets a homeles teenage boy, carson, at the beach and starts to wonder if life would be better at her own control
It can be emotionally stressful, especially if you lived a harsh life but such a good read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Bart Simpson's Guide to Life: A Wee Handbook for the Perplexed by Matt Groening
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Bart Simpsons hilariously cute guide to life whether youre an adult, teen or child
From School to Religion, Bart takes you on a nostalgia filled fun ride with tips, facts and games to get though life
From School to Religion, Bart takes you on a nostalgia filled fun ride with tips, facts and games to get though life
Content Warnings
Chapters:
School
Food
Health and Fitness
Work and Money
After Hours
Parents
Art and Culture
Science
Language and Communication
Animals
Sex
Psychology
Law and Order
XMAS
Strange Facts
Religion
Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
5.0
A sweet wonder woman origin short story of Diana princess of the amazon warriors
Growing up on the island of Themyscrio, she is the only child out of all the amazonians as she was built of clay by the Clan Queen Hippolyta
When diana creates a friend of clay and beach sand she finally has a friend and learns what a real friend is or isn't
Growing up on the island of Themyscrio, she is the only child out of all the amazonians as she was built of clay by the Clan Queen Hippolyta
When diana creates a friend of clay and beach sand she finally has a friend and learns what a real friend is or isn't
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls the Manga 2 by Hiroshi Seko
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Vol 2 of Attack on Titan Lost Girls
The story is a "what if origin" of Mikasa and her relationship with Eren after she is knocked out by a Titan in "Present AoT time" (right after erens human death)
The end is a conversation between Mikasa and Annie in Present Time
The story is a "what if origin" of Mikasa and her relationship with Eren after she is knocked out by a Titan in "Present AoT time" (right after erens human death)
The end is a conversation between Mikasa and Annie in Present Time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, and War
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The 1st book is basically the 1st season but with so much more
I found myself loving my favourite characters (Ned, Dany) more then the show and recieved answers to questions i had around the GoT Universe
I found myself loving my favourite characters (Ned, Dany) more then the show and recieved answers to questions i had around the GoT Universe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
I refuse to believe Jon Snow is a targayren, current thoughts: he is a Baratheon
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Canadian classic!
Like most 90s babys/kids i grew up with Homeward Bound and was excited to read its inspiration
I have seen the Canadian version once and it is closer to the original source
In the American version its Shadow the old Lab, Sassy the Cat and Chance the pitbull baby
In the Canadian movie and Book its Bodger the old terrior, Tao the Simese Cat and Luath the Lab puppy(1 year old)
Its storyline is alittle harder to understand but the pets were left with a family friend as they move and the pets venture off to find their family, in the book Luath is leading them to his puppy breeding farm the family got him from and sets off into the Canadian wilderness
This is an amazing, heartfelt, educational and Incredible Journey to go on!
Like most 90s babys/kids i grew up with Homeward Bound and was excited to read its inspiration
I have seen the Canadian version once and it is closer to the original source
In the American version its Shadow the old Lab, Sassy the Cat and Chance the pitbull baby
In the Canadian movie and Book its Bodger the old terrior, Tao the Simese Cat and Luath the Lab puppy(1 year old)
Its storyline is alittle harder to understand but the pets were left with a family friend as they move and the pets venture off to find their family, in the book Luath is leading them to his puppy breeding farm the family got him from and sets off into the Canadian wilderness
This is an amazing, heartfelt, educational and Incredible Journey to go on!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
This was published in 1960
the author is also from Scotland and moved to Canada in 1951, she uses the term Indian instead of Native or Indigenous or even putting in some time and effort to learn the Indigenous Tribes of the area