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Falling Toward the Moon by r.h. Sin, Robert M. Drake
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
2.0
**skimmed after p. 157
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Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 22 by Gege Akutami
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
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
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Theyβre so stinking cute π₯Ή Iβm so happy this generation has Heartstopper. Healthy queer relationships and great representation π©· so excited for volume 6!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Panic attacks/disorders
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 21 by Gege Akutami
adventurous
dark
tense
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
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 18: Fever by Gege Akutami
adventurous
dark
tense
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
The new characters rock!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 17 by Gege Akutami
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
5.0
I hate Naoya they shouldβve had Maki and Mai on the cover instead π
Maki is so girlboss. She didnβt need to touch grass she just needed to singlehandedly eradicate all the male members of her family /j
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
βWe leave, we leave, we leave. We always leave. It is in our blood to leave. But perhaps itβs also in our blood to returnβ (pg. 137)
Synopsis: A collection of short stories and think pieces of what itβs like growing up as women of color from the dregs of Queens, New York.
likes:
- pacing -- quick read
- representation: there is no one specific race/ethnicity that was prominent in this book since it was narrated as if it was a consensus of all types of women of color -- i thought it was a cool concept. the author also perfectly portrayed the guilt WOC feel when they leave their homes and childhood friends behind to pursue a degree, which is something i resonate deeply with
dislikes:
- i wish the chapters were much longer, but i think this is a great piece of literature to start with then delving into the topic of race, diversity, and inclusivity (i would <b>LOVE</b> to see this being taught in schools!!)
comments:
i wanted to hate this book at first b/c i thought it was going to be a rupi kaur-esque (idc for rupi kaur) x house on mango street type of book, but itβs not like that at all!
Synopsis: A collection of short stories and think pieces of what itβs like growing up as women of color from the dregs of Queens, New York.
likes:
- pacing -- quick read
- representation: there is no one specific race/ethnicity that was prominent in this book since it was narrated as if it was a consensus of all types of women of color -- i thought it was a cool concept. the author also perfectly portrayed the guilt WOC feel when they leave their homes and childhood friends behind to pursue a degree, which is something i resonate deeply with
dislikes:
- i wish the chapters were much longer, but i think this is a great piece of literature to start with then delving into the topic of race, diversity, and inclusivity (i would <b>LOVE</b> to see this being taught in schools!!)
comments:
i wanted to hate this book at first b/c i thought it was going to be a rupi kaur-esque (
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Car accident, and Classism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Rape, Islamophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and War
Small Days and Nights by Tishani Doshi
Dislikes:
Comments:
this book has me thinking about what my siblings and I will inherit when weβre old af. lowkey wish I had a plot of land back home that I can retire to when I'm sick and tired of being a slave to capitalism
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
βI realise Iβm collecting a tribe. The people I feel safest with are those who live alone in the world...β (pg. 166)
Synopsis: After leaving America and her failing marriage, Grace has returned to India to cremate her mother. Her mother leaves her with a house on the beach, and an older sister, Lucy, who she never knew she had. Grace adjusts to her new life in India with Lucy all while finding answers to why their parents fabricated her upbringing.
Likes
Synopsis: After leaving America and her failing marriage, Grace has returned to India to cremate her mother. Her mother leaves her with a house on the beach, and an older sister, Lucy, who she never knew she had. Grace adjusts to her new life in India with Lucy all while finding answers to why their parents fabricated her upbringing.
Likes
- representation: MC is half Indian (Tamil Nadu) half Italian, side character with Down syndrome
- writing style β easy to read
- MC is an ACTUAL complex character. she is not a saint but she is not evil either
- author kept a consistent theme
- parallelism between MC's past and present life
Dislikes:
- the racial slurs in this book were in Italian... and my jaw dropped when I looked up the translations
- the dad β if he has no haters I'm dead
Comments:
this book has me thinking about what my siblings and I will inherit when weβre old af. lowkey wish I had a plot of land back home that I can retire to when I'm sick and tired of being a slave to capitalism
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Murder and Classism
Specific CW:
MCβs father (white Italian) calls the Indian characters racial slurs in Italian, MC beat her sister with Down syndrome and has had intrusive thoughts of putting her on potentially dangerous situations, derogatory terms used for characters with disabilities, MCβs father encouraging the sister with Down syndrome to be sent to an institution, multiple animal death throughout the story, few of the animals were intentionally murdered (via poison or burning), caste violence, MC has an estranged relationship with former partner (not officially divorced but they are seeing other people β is that infidelity?), MCβs parents had a toxic relationship while she was growing up (there was an incident of an object being thrown during an argument)