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Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson
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
3.75
the graphic novel was a fast read and i 100% want to read the novel now. the messages behind the book was just amazingly represented (obviously because it was something that happened to the author) but i liked how it wasn’t brushed over, all the trauma and after math that comes with something like this is told in detail.
most of the characters are dicks and some of the things the main character said were very relatable and some quotes stuck out more than others. i think everyone should read this book at least once so they can get a better understanding about things like this or what not to do to someone who’s a survivor
most of the characters are dicks and some of the things the main character said were very relatable and some quotes stuck out more than others. i think everyone should read this book at least once so they can get a better understanding about things like this or what not to do to someone who’s a survivor
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Self harm, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
The sun will rise and so will we by Jennae Cecelia
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
2.5
some of them were good and i enjoyed the poems however some felt repeated and the same :(
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.5
i always saw this book in shops and wanted it because the cover was cute but i never enjoyed the sound of the actual story but when i heard it was becoming a movie and miss taylor swift would have a song i was like. yes. so i bought it and i made myself read it and honestly, i loved it.
it was so beautifully written and the things spoken about was so interesting. at first it was hard to enjoy the book as much as i would with others seen as it’s not my typical genre but once the story grew i honestly couldn’t put it down, it took me longer to read because of the language obviously cause it’s like 1952 and all that stuff in America but honestly, was worth the read and i’m extremely excited for the movie now. this book will be one of them books that deserve to be a movie i think, like i have high hopes for it.
i did cry at the end but that’s because i was attached to kaya by that point and i actually liked her a lot.
it was so beautifully written and the things spoken about was so interesting. at first it was hard to enjoy the book as much as i would with others seen as it’s not my typical genre but once the story grew i honestly couldn’t put it down, it took me longer to read because of the language obviously cause it’s like 1952 and all that stuff in America but honestly, was worth the read and i’m extremely excited for the movie now. this book will be one of them books that deserve to be a movie i think, like i have high hopes for it.
i did cry at the end but that’s because i was attached to kaya by that point and i actually liked her a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Racial slurs
Minor: Infertility, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
This Winter by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
reflective
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
4.0
i loved this short book i read it in 45 mins- 1 hour and i loved the little drawings. some things were so relatable and i loved the book as a while. alice never disappoints <3 oliver’s chapter was adorable, it was a cute little addition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
honestly loved this book, couldn’t put it down. from the pretty cover to the actual meaning behind the story… i loved it and i’m annoyed it took me a year to read it but i’m thankful i have now.
Hot British Boyfriend by Kristy Boyce
lighthearted
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
3.75
book was cute, didn’t expect it to end how it was and the cover design is the main reason i even noticed this book but it wasn’t a life changing romance sadly 😕
From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
funny
inspiring
relaxing
slow-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
4.5
honestly took me a while to read but i think that’s due to me reading on a kindle and sometimes i just would rather read a physical copy but besides that, the book was so good, makes me want to be an ice skater. the rivalry? known since childhood? “enemies” to lovers? yes. love.
Introducing Sociology: A Graphic Guide by John Nagle
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
fucking boring.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
informative
reflective
medium-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
4.0
this is honestly really interesting and talks about so many topics to do with social and political issues etc.
A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
this book. has ruined me. emotionally damaged now. but i’m so grateful i read this and am sad i’ll never get to read it again for the first time. the young love aspect made me cry even more because i couldn’t imagine what it would feel like to have happen. the 1000 boy kisses idea is so sweet and i love it so much. this has become my favourite stand alone book that i’ve read so far. i cried so much. and i mean sobbed. there’s mascara stains and tear stains all over the pages and i have never cried so much to a book in my life. that’s when you know a book is good.