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161 reviews
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Heartwarming
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
So sad it is over, Aren and Lara are perfect to each other and I’ll miss their stories.
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Despite the fact that sometimes I thought the book was too much focused on explaining war strategies, which turned out to be boring, the story as a whole is very interesting and it kept me reading non stop. The end of the second part is kind of gore, I had to stop to breathe otherwise I’d have thrown up. I still haven’t decided if I like Rin or not, she is so smart but some times she makes some stupid decisions (but she’s only 18, so I’ll give her a break).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Genocide, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Abortion, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and War
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I have enjoyed listening to it but I felt like something was missing, maybe more details about her inventions.
Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons by Ashli St. Armant, Bahni Turpin
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Flying Flamingo Sisters by Dina Pearlman, Gabriel Vaughan, Carrie Seim, Khristine Hvam, Bill Quinn, Jessica Almasy, Kevin Pariseau
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
2.0
The book is very dark. I would not recommend it for people who suffers with eating disorders or who has suffered any form of abuse. She is very descriptive about her anorexia and bulimia. The book also mentions verbal, physical and sexual abuse, as well as drugs and alcohol abuse.
It was an interesting reading though
It was an interesting reading though
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Eating disorder
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This is not the kind of book you can read in one sit. It’s very intense, it makes you sad, it makes you mad, it makes you want to scream, it makes you want to cry. For many times while listening it I had to pause to breath, there were times I was walking with my dog and I would just freeze in the middle of the sidewalk and stare blank at nowhere because I was overwhelming with emotions.
The Golden Girls' Getaway by Judy Leigh
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
4.0
This one felt a little slower than The Five French Hens, but it was still lovely and heartwarming to read. I’ll miss Vivienne, Gwen and Mary.