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81 reviews
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
It's weird but it's so poetic and a really wonderful read
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
4.0
The more I reflect on this book the more in love with it I am (and I think about it a lot).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Absolutely hit
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
This book would have been epic if it was about 200 pages shorter. The ending still hit like a ton of bricks but it made the entire first 1/2 of the book feel so random and entirely not needed.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book has instilled a true fear in me from ever picking up another straight romance ever again. He's a gloomy know it all, she's a "regular girl" know it all. I do not remember these characters ever having a conversation that went even 2cm below surface level.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.5
It was good but I'm also not gonna lie to ya I was very confused a lot of the time.
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
An extremely formative book that introduces ways to have constructive conversations about race without removing emotions and consequences. Oluo provides real life stories to illustrate examples while also portraying challenging and heartfelt stories.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75