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340 reviews
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
This was such a beautiful and immersive story. The narration was amazing, highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Slavery, Grief
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest
emotional
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? No
5.0
This was such a sweet ending to such a lovely series. I loved the grief & therapy rep. I’m so bummed the series is over but I can’t wait to see what Kristina has planned next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief
The Worst Duke in London by Amalie Howard
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
This was cute and a fun time, I just didn’t fully connect with the characters. I didn’t mind that it wasn’t completely period accurate but some of the modern dialogue took me out a bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
City of Salvation by Marie Maravilla
dark
emotional
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
2.0
Wanted to read something a little gritty to help stave off a book hangover after reading Deep End and it kind of worked. Wasn’t great, wasn’t terrible. I definitely would not say it could be read as a stand-alone, there were so many references to the previous books that weren’t recapped at all. I read interconnected stand-alones out of order all the time with no issue, this one was a little trickier.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Grief
Minor: Trafficking
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Everything this woman does is magic and I am absolutely obsessed. I clocked Pen right away and was so glad when we finally had an excuse not to like her. I get that she had personal growth and blah blah but I still hater her lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent
Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich
dark
medium-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? No
0.0
This may be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read. From the jump, this felt like shitty ZA fanfic. I hated every second of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Classism
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I don’t know why I picked this up knowing it was a Wuthering Heights retelling. I love angst and tension but not that kind.
I liked the structure of the book, it enhanced the tension & drama of the story, I just hated everything after the 50% mark.
I liked the structure of the book, it enhanced the tension & drama of the story, I just hated everything after the 50% mark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
This was so beautiful. I love Hannah’s writing so much. Every book is so sweet and funny but they pack such an emotional punch. I love them even if they always give me the biggest book hangovers 😭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
This was sweet but I could not get past the miscommunication trope and the randomly inserted 2nd love interest.