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228 reviews
Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun
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
4.0
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A bit hokey at times and ultimately very “It’s a Wonderful Life” for depressed millennials, but enjoyable and life-affirming.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
3.75
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
emotional
funny
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Fatphobia, Racism, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Abortion
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, and Alcohol
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
A bit “Protestant work ethic” for my taste but she has some good points.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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