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Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The Sh!te Before Christmas by Serena Terry
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
An enjoyable, perfect Christmas read. It's witty, funny and its like being in the house with the family.
The beginning, I found very hard to stick with but I'm very glad I did. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars.
The beginning, I found very hard to stick with but I'm very glad I did. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, and Medical content
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment
The Boy and the Dog by Seishū Hase
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
A beautifully written novel based from a dogs love and devotion. It's the best book I've read this year and it really tugs at the heartstrings. Tamon will live in my heart. He reminds me of my boy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Sexual content, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Infertility, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Shanghai Immortal by A.Y. Chao
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75