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Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.
This book was a recommended reading for an employee-based women empowerment group.
I made it only 16 minutes into the book before it became what I was predicting. A white women talking about something she has no education or expertise in (childhood development). I then paused to look up the author after some stigmatizing and incorrect mental health info and confirmed she has 0 experience to talk about it.
I also found out the multiple issues of alleged plagiarism and lack of accountability of owning up to it and other mistakes. Without a doubt, DNF. The world needs less white women writing books about topics they aren't experts in.
I made it only 16 minutes into the book before it became what I was predicting. A white women talking about something she has no education or expertise in (childhood development). I then paused to look up the author after some stigmatizing and incorrect mental health info and confirmed she has 0 experience to talk about it.
I also found out the multiple issues of alleged plagiarism and lack of accountability of owning up to it and other mistakes. Without a doubt, DNF. The world needs less white women writing books about topics they aren't experts in.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
1984 by George Orwell
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau
adventurous
dark
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
4.5
This Spells Disaster by Tori Anne Martin
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
A Broken Throne of Bronze by Renna Ashley
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams: Stories by Stephen King
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
CHECK THE CONTENT WARNINGS.
A vast collection of short stories. The audio book was pleasant with transitions between the stories by King.
A vast collection of short stories. The audio book was pleasant with transitions between the stories by King.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail