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We Have Demons by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Julia and the Shark by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Had high hopes for this one, but it extremely average and not a lot happened. Hoping to have a better experience with her other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Cat Lady by Dawn O'Porter
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy
Happy People Are Annoying by Josh Peck
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Night of the Ghoul by Francesco Francavilla, Scott Snyder
adventurous
dark
tense
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? No
3.75
Really well executed and great illustrations. I really enjoyed the creative story elements. However a few stars were knocked off due to some continuity mishaps. This was one of those rare times where I guessed the ending, which arguably makes it a bit predictable, overall though a strong story and a very entertaining horror read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
Season of the Bruja, Vol. 1 by Aaron Durán
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
The Social Chameleon by Mindy Stern
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
4.5