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58 reviews
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
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? It's complicated
4.75
Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
The definition of an unreliable, narcissistic narrator and I LOVE it. Every new addition to the book is caused by the narrators utter lack of empathy and drive for some level of fame, even if it is infamy. But, there are a few scenes where you see glimpses of her humanity, and some parts that left me desperate to keep turning the pages they were so filled with primal desire. Not a super dark, hard read, but not a classicly cliche YA easy read either.
Will caution that this is not a book for the faint of heart when it comes to blood or gore in the slightest.
Will caution that this is not a book for the faint of heart when it comes to blood or gore in the slightest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A great read if you are into cliche’s and trope-y books! A cute urban-fantasy sapphic queer novel. It’s all based around miscommunication/non-communication which can be fairly frustrating at times, but one of the best parts of the book is that Dugan at times breaks the 4th wall for Fallon (the narrator) to explain herself and build a bond between herself/her situation and the reader, A fairly typical (but albeit adorable) rom-com-ish read. Sometimes a but eye-roll worthy with the dramatics and miscommunication, but we all have our drama, Fallon’s entitled to hers (in which Dugan very much explains throughout the book). Overall, a very cute book and light read!
Content Warnings
Very based in the miscommunication trope. The lack-of-communication is the main subject of the book and persists throughout the entire read.
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
One of my all time favourite books. A perfect blend of action-adventure, fantasy, and a slight bit of romance. The world of magic Blake creates is so well thought out and developed that you can’t help but be immersed in it in the best way possible. Not a high-fantasy novel, more so a very believable world of magic that could exist in our own walls. The twists and turns had me reading through the night. Truly stunning!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship and Violence
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
a fairly easy but good read. as a queer reader, very relatable. good book to have a quick and satisfying read.
Crier's War by Nina Varela
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
one of the absolute best books i’ve ever read, hands down. bought the sequel minutes after finishing this, and have not been disappointed. would entirely recommend for any fans of other-world fantasy, adventure, sapphic yearning, all that lovely jazz! also definitely has many good twists and turns that kept me up all night reading.
Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
adored ruby, was not a huge fan of morgan to be honest. the novel was fairly trope-y (which was fantastic, to an extent) but the love-at-first-sight and miscommunication trope was a bit much at certain points. Overall, would not be on the top of my sapphic recommendations, but did not disappoint.
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst
many main character / large character deaths
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death