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Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
I listened to the first half on a car ride and have not felt compelled to return to it. The descriptions of the characters eyes and bodies were constant and way too detailed and while I can love a pining hero, I think this is dragging things out way too long. Plus I've heard there's a particularly annoying third act break (I can take a break if it's needed, but sometimes it's too much). Anyhow, I gave it a shot.
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-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? No

4.5

This was lovely, and made me cry a couple of times. The dual timelines
that converge in an almost mystical way
were so well done. A very special book that I am happy to own and will likely return to.
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

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adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective

4.25

Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh

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challenging dark lighthearted reflective sad

2.5

I pre-ordered this four years ago, but just . . . didn't . . . read it. I don't know when would have been the best time to read this, but, um, huh. I agree with those other lower rated reviews that say that the book started off decently, but then it kind of just . . . keeps happening? There are depressing parts, but told in such a way that made me numb to that? Which maybe that's the point, giving us the feeling of depression about the depression? 

The idea that nothing means anything and everything is pointless is repeated so many times in these many pages that it felt like it was sort of an out for this book and it's not needing to have any direction or point, either. I finished it because I own it and did find a few moments to enjoy/ponder in the first part of the book, but feel like I will be swiftly passing this on to my library booksale. 
Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

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challenging emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions by Larry Mitchell

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
My library borrow ran out, and I skimmed through the rest of the book and felt like I got the most from the beginning of the book. This is not a 'I didn't like this book' DNF, but a 'I didn't need to finish this to get something from it'. I might return to it one day, but I also feel like I got the vibes from the section I finished.
Heart First by S.B. Barnes

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Waiter at Table 6 by Nikki Castle

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A Lovestruck Cat Wants to Be Petted by Nira Kaneyuki

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

sick by 倉橋 トモ, Tomo Kurahashi

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted tense medium-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

3.25

There is a real "what the fuck?" moment with dialogue halfway through, but I can't tell if it is a knowing nod to the (seemingly) requisite dubcon in bl manga, or just an unfortunate phrasing. That point aside, it actually turns into a really sweet story by the end, so it's a shame in a way.