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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
a beautiful "goodnight book" to inspire dreams of the future generations
showcases black woman who change the world and their communities
40 stories about 40 amazing woman who were/are authors, doctors, pilots, activists, artists, heroes, role models and everyday woman whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world a better place
with well known names such as Rosa Parks, Josephine Baker, Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, Octavia E Butler and so much more!
the audiobook comes with a downloadable pdf with pictures, colouring pages, music and more information and biography links.
showcases black woman who change the world and their communities
40 stories about 40 amazing woman who were/are authors, doctors, pilots, activists, artists, heroes, role models and everyday woman whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world a better place
with well known names such as Rosa Parks, Josephine Baker, Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, Octavia E Butler and so much more!
the audiobook comes with a downloadable pdf with pictures, colouring pages, music and more information and biography links.
Their Monstrous Hearts by Yigit Turhan
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
a dark, murderous story of what happens when people cross set boundaries
Riccardo is a struggling author, losing his inspiration
when a stranger arrives at his apartment with the news of his grandmothers death and her villa in Milan that was left to Riccardo
hoping for a change of scenery and possibly a small monetary inheritance, Riccardo is shocked to find not the nostalgic home of his childhood but a run down version with a haunted greenhouse and butterfly collection that seems more and more monstrous
exploring the estate, Riccardo finds his grandmothers diary with hints to her mysterious death, this could be the story that changes Riccardo's career, if he can survive long enough to write it
Riccardo is a struggling author, losing his inspiration
when a stranger arrives at his apartment with the news of his grandmothers death and her villa in Milan that was left to Riccardo
hoping for a change of scenery and possibly a small monetary inheritance, Riccardo is shocked to find not the nostalgic home of his childhood but a run down version with a haunted greenhouse and butterfly collection that seems more and more monstrous
exploring the estate, Riccardo finds his grandmothers diary with hints to her mysterious death, this could be the story that changes Riccardo's career, if he can survive long enough to write it
Beyond the Planet of the Vampires by Ulrich Baer
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
described as speculative avant garde, queer vampire horror
the grammar was TERRIBLE but poetic and fun to read
written in an old school 1950s drive in horror style, the narrative is erratic, lose and moves in an out of a constructive storyline
the before, during and after of a vampire alien invasion searching the universe for new and future victims
4/5 spicy peppers for the experienced reader
the grammar was TERRIBLE but poetic and fun to read
written in an old school 1950s drive in horror style, the narrative is erratic, lose and moves in an out of a constructive storyline
the before, during and after of a vampire alien invasion searching the universe for new and future victims
4/5 spicy peppers for the experienced reader
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, and War
Muted: Volume 1 by Miranda Mundt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
a coming of age story of lost & found family, queer love, magic, grief and mystery
13 years after a fire kills her entire family, camille severin is studying under her aunt as heir matriarch of severin witch clan
after a summoning ritual gone wrong, camille is sent to her childhood home in Louisiana to stay with her cousin silvia
reuniting with her familiar, tobben, camille must over come her past to work toward rebuilding her future and bring the witch clans closer, especially after a buried secret is undug
13 years after a fire kills her entire family, camille severin is studying under her aunt as heir matriarch of severin witch clan
after a summoning ritual gone wrong, camille is sent to her childhood home in Louisiana to stay with her cousin silvia
reuniting with her familiar, tobben, camille must over come her past to work toward rebuilding her future and bring the witch clans closer, especially after a buried secret is undug
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
The Curse of Monte Cristo: A Reimagining of the Novel by Alexandre Dumas by David Dabel
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
a beloved classic novel reimagined as a horror comic
a story of liberation, love, revenge, reclamation and the supernatural!
France 1788, the beginning of the Haitian revolution
edmond dante, a Haitian/ Parisian citizen is sentenced to a life in hell at Chateau D'lf after being framed for treason against the Ancien Regime
Faria, another prisoner, confesses to be a demon with promises of revenge
together they return to Saint Domingue as the Count of Monte Cristo and his loyal servant
they rescue slaves, burn down plantations and murder dantes enemies one by one but all starts to go south when a freed slave name Haydee sees faria for who he really is and dante must chose between his love and his life
a story of liberation, love, revenge, reclamation and the supernatural!
France 1788, the beginning of the Haitian revolution
edmond dante, a Haitian/ Parisian citizen is sentenced to a life in hell at Chateau D'lf after being framed for treason against the Ancien Regime
Faria, another prisoner, confesses to be a demon with promises of revenge
together they return to Saint Domingue as the Count of Monte Cristo and his loyal servant
they rescue slaves, burn down plantations and murder dantes enemies one by one but all starts to go south when a freed slave name Haydee sees faria for who he really is and dante must chose between his love and his life
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Racial slurs, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Classism
This box of bisexual chocolates get me off for Valentine's Day by Chuck Tingle
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
hilarious and quick
i wish chuck tingle had expanded more on the store and the self insert owner character, would be perfect for an anthology
the title is the description thats all you need to know
i wish chuck tingle had expanded more on the store and the self insert owner character, would be perfect for an anthology
the title is the description thats all you need to know
Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man by Chaz Bono
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Read by the author, Chaz's 3rd published book
from the child on stage to coming out , this is a journey from self doubt to acceptance, found identity and the person you are vs the body you have been given
this memoir is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end, admitting not only to himself but his family, friends and ultimately the world who thought they already knew the child of sonny and cher
a triumphant story of the emotional and physical process of finiding love, happiness and peace with yourself.
from the child on stage to coming out , this is a journey from self doubt to acceptance, found identity and the person you are vs the body you have been given
this memoir is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end, admitting not only to himself but his family, friends and ultimately the world who thought they already knew the child of sonny and cher
a triumphant story of the emotional and physical process of finiding love, happiness and peace with yourself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a sequel, wasn't advertised as such though, loosely based on grimm fairy tales and plot line clearly stolen from the Grimm Brothers movie plot, this was gorey, supernatural thriller with some nudge nudge wink wink humor
clara and axel return to their childhood village after the events of the 1st novel? after claras mother is missing
the woods near their village have started to lure people to their deaths or turn them into supernatural beings(ghosts, zombies, undead)
clara uses her family magic of past and future visions to uncover the mystery and save the missing villagers
clara and axel return to their childhood village after the events of the 1st novel? after claras mother is missing
the woods near their village have started to lure people to their deaths or turn them into supernatural beings(ghosts, zombies, undead)
clara uses her family magic of past and future visions to uncover the mystery and save the missing villagers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
grimm characters: hansel & gretel, cinderella, red riding hood (clara), sleeping beauty/briar rose, rapunzel, jack & the beanstalk, snow white, 7 dancing princesses, deadly hunstman, wicked queen/ magical entity book that grants wishes to grimm character villagers?
this books plot line is messy
Birthright by L. Fergus
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
a story of feminine rage, found family, love and the power of personal strength
Kita is selected as the Junior Commander of the Futuristic Legion, becoming the famed Angel of Yorq, champion of Dueling, she enters the combat battle Ritual proving skill and honor
as the daughter of a duke and duchess, she has duties preset by birth forcing her to choose her own destiny and path.
Her mother reveals Kita is the heiress to a powerful title in Arcone and should claim it before entering the ritual
Kita makes it clear she would rather die then fail the ritual but with her own secrets battling kitas position in power, she must fight her way to the top and protect her loved ones
Gorey, violent, dark and mysterious, this book is perfect for VC Andrews and Xiran Jay Zhao fans!
Kita is selected as the Junior Commander of the Futuristic Legion, becoming the famed Angel of Yorq, champion of Dueling, she enters the combat battle Ritual proving skill and honor
as the daughter of a duke and duchess, she has duties preset by birth forcing her to choose her own destiny and path.
Her mother reveals Kita is the heiress to a powerful title in Arcone and should claim it before entering the ritual
Kita makes it clear she would rather die then fail the ritual but with her own secrets battling kitas position in power, she must fight her way to the top and protect her loved ones
Gorey, violent, dark and mysterious, this book is perfect for VC Andrews and Xiran Jay Zhao fans!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexism, Violence, and War
Lumine Vol. 2 by Emma Krogell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Episodes 15-29 of the webtoon series
lumine is tasked with being kodys bodyguard but kodys father makes it clear that lumine does not have to stay but may have more sinister plans
at kodys school, lumine learns more about kodys peers and the constant bullying he recieves for his weak powers and the shadow cats presence
we are introduced to old friends to kody, new firends to lumine, along with kodys main bully, Calla
lumine tries to bond with kody while uncoverring the truth to callas bullying
lumine is tasked with being kodys bodyguard but kodys father makes it clear that lumine does not have to stay but may have more sinister plans
at kodys school, lumine learns more about kodys peers and the constant bullying he recieves for his weak powers and the shadow cats presence
we are introduced to old friends to kody, new firends to lumine, along with kodys main bully, Calla
lumine tries to bond with kody while uncoverring the truth to callas bullying
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Violence
the students know of kodys shadow cat but cant see it, they tell lumine of shadow creatures leeching on witches ultimatley hurting the witch
kodys dad is told by weredog that lumine needs to die