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Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very cute rom-com with the man of literally everyone’s dreams. Officially my number 1 book crush.
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Compulsively readable. A really, really well done whodunnit inside a whodunnit! Makes me want to read Agatha Christie. Also a really fun way for an author to demonstrate their ability to use multiple writing styles and exaggerate obnoxious writing tropes by having a book editor as the POV.
I highly recommend!
I highly recommend!
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
I really enjoyed this book and I’m excited to read more Carissa Broadbent. I’m glad I read this book first before her super popular current series because I anticipate her writing has gotten much better. That being said, there were a lot of really profound and masterful storytelling moments in this novel. Definitely for fans of SJM and TOG specifically.
Lost 3/4 of a star because I felt the book could have been a little bit shorter. The last quarter of the book went a little long.
Lost 3/4 of a star because I felt the book could have been a little bit shorter. The last quarter of the book went a little long.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I haven’t had a book infuriate me in a long time. I’m always more frustrated with books when they have the potential to be amazing and they just fall by the wayside. The writing was so readable and quick which was a good thing, but the plot was too scattered. Some characters were so detailed and then they were just dismissed from the story in 2 sentences. Any twists that arose toward the end fell completely flat and had no emotional heft. I wished so much more for this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Rape
Moderate: Racial slurs and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, and Slavery
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I adored this story. I saw a TikTok where it was described as ‘cozy fantasy adjacent’ and I would completely agree. Perfect spooky fall vibes with a very dark premise, but the story evolves into found family and a cozy quest. One of the more unique books I’ve read and I highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
Minor: Animal death, Gore, Sexual violence, and Violence
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Not at all suspicious and definitely very cute. This was a really fast YA read from a romance author I love, and she writes beautifully complex characters. I wish there had been more to the survival course, and the ending was wrapped up a little too quickly. Otherwise, loved it!
The Amazing Spider-Man: The Gauntlet - The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 by Kurt Busiek, Greg Weisman, Tom Peyer, Adi Granov, Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Joe Kelly, Fred Van Lente, Karl Kesel
adventurous
fast-paced
4.0
The Gauntlet is the most fun I’ve had with Spider-Man in a while, and issue 625 was a huge standout! Fantastic story and writing.
A Quantum Love Story by Mike Chen
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.25
I devoured this book. A story that is equal parts love, sci-fi, mystery, and retrospective. And in being all of those things, it becomes something completely new. A completely unique time loop story that captures you from the first chapter and never lets go.
That ending…can’t wait to discuss with someone else!
That ending…can’t wait to discuss with someone else!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
The Amazing Spider-Man: New Ways to Live by Fred Van Lente
3.0
I enjoyed getting more Black Cat again! Kane - eh.