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6 reviews
Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve adored and been following Rick Riordan’s work for the past 14 years, ever since I first had The Lightning Thief read to me when I was 6. It’s always great to see Percy and Co. on new adventures. This book was adorable, and my opinion on it is the same as it is on most of Riordan’s work. Not the best written as far as actual technical skill goes, but wonderfully well-thought out characters and witty dialogue.
Antigone by Sophocles
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I am currently in this play, so I’ve read it countless times since the initial time I read it and forgot to log it. I have to say, it’s really growing on me. I love anything related to Ancient Greece, so this was a very exciting and captivating read for me. I’m biased, as I am currently playing the role, but Teiresias is my favorite guy ever. He’s so sassy to Creon (with absolutely good reason), and he just comes in, delivers a dark and damning prophecy, then dips. Legend behavior.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Blood
Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph
dark
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? It's complicated
1.0
I fucking hated this play. I haven’t seen such horrific romanticization of mental illness since 13 Reasons Why. The characters are perhaps two of the least likable people on the planet, and have incredibly non-human and stilted dialogue. I thought the non-linear storytelling was neat, but my praise stops there. This play reeks of edgelord, “look how dark and tortured I am, isn’t my art so fucked up” energy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
This play absolutely shattered my heart. As a long time lover of the musical Falsettos, I found a lot of similarities between the materials and I highly recommend this for any Falsettos lovers out there. I fell in love with every single character, it all felt so steeped in reality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: Excrement and Vomit
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0