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100 reviews

The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey

emotional funny hopeful slow-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

3.75

I have so much of mixed feelings for this book. It was pretty boring the first good half of it. And then when it turned into old people shenanigans, it was pretty interesting with a touch on abuse, and alcoholism. The heavy past of the characters were dealt with enough sensitivity and it was not very triggering either. But the fact that this book takes place over a week ish (and mostly in the nurshing home) feels kinda jarring and over the top. But a decent read really.

Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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? Yes

5.0

This book was mostly vibes than plot, but I loved the cozy bookstore setting. The writing (albeit translated) was beautiful and very thought-provoking. A 5 star read that can get you out of a reading slump.

Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley

dark reflective tense 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? Yes

4.5

The Minorities by Suffian Hakim

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

3.75

It was a really fun book to read and the characters are so lovable. The quirks of these character  makes the silly adventure more fun to read. Really cool how we never got to know the Narrator's name.

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.0

It was EXTREMELY uncomfortable to read this book. The writing was beautiful, but it doesn't negate the fact that literally every other page was graphic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

My new favourite comfort book!! I can't believe it has taken me SO LONG to finally read it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Suicide

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark 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

This might be the best book I've read so far!! It was fast, and the words are simple yet I could understand Korede's complex thoughts about resentment towards her sister killing off the men she dates and at the same time the need to protect her.

It was a fun read, and it truly captures the essence of sisterhood.