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Trash Talk: An Eye-Opening Exploration of Our Planet's Dirtiest Problem by Iris Gottlieb
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
Pretty interesting info! I wish that this was either longer or shorter. The illustrations are fun, might of even worked better as a full on graphic novel!
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Leaving this reread with so many queer headcannons
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
Here for the Wrong Reasons by Lydia Wang, Annabel Paulsen
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
I simply do not care about these characters to continue, and I LOVE books set in a reality TV competition!
We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida
emotional
relaxing
- 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
Some lovely and heartwarming stories. A lot of the focus is on how work impacts happiness, which I think could be a universal message. In short: cats solve all our problems!
Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith
emotional
medium-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
2.25
Well fleshed out characters, but there was a lot going on but somehow nothing at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Deadnaming
John Waters: Pope of Trash by Dara Jaffe, Jenny He
informative
3.5
Great for fans of John Waters! Loved all the behind the scenes info
Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel by Rex Ogle
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A raw and honest depiction of middle school life and the changes that come with it! There was such care taken with the multitude of subjects discussed; puberty, bullying, friendship, poverty, generational trauma, etc. I am always highly impressed with Rex Ogle's work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Infidelity
One Sunny Afternoon: A Memoir of Trauma and Healing by Rowan Jetté Knox
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Rowan is very brave for sharing their story and I am very thankful for their work!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Transphobia, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Medical trauma
A Man and His Cat, Volume 10 by Umi Sakurai
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Another wonderful installment in this series. Love the new cat character! I wish the series lived more in the present, instead of through flashbacks. I understand they're important for character development, but I wanna see what's going on in the present!
My Boyfriend Is a Bear by Pamela Ribon
emotional
funny
- 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
3.25
I thought there would be more to this, but the title truly is what the story is. Great illustration, the author managed to fit a lot of well rounded characters in a short amount of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death