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177 reviews
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Who I Was with Her by Nita Tyndall
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia
Du und ich und die Schwalben by Elena Malisowa, Katerina Silwanowa
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Moderate: Addiction and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism
Du und ich und der Sommer by Elena Malisowa, Katerina Silwanowa
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Self harm
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Antisemitism
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
lighthearted
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
2.5
Pageboy by Elliot Page
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse
Ein Mädchen mit Prokura by Christa Anita Brück
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder