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57 reviews
It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
read this in one sitting and connected with it so so much. it's a library book but I'm going to buy a copy IMMEDIATELY.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Y/N by Esther Yi
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
a weird and enchanting book!
First in the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream by Jessica Hoppe
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Jessica put her whole soul into this and you can tell. I identified with so much in this memoir and will hold it close eternally.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual assault
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
The Wild Ones by Megan Lacera
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
this was such a cute graphic novel!!!
The Puerto Rican War: A Graphic History by John Vasquez Mejias
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Murder
Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
I adored every single moment I. this novel! it brought me to the places specified over and over again, and it's interconnected with all the other chapters heightened the story, overall.
The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
holy hell this book is gory, but so good!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Sexual content, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Rape, Torture, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Animal death
The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Xenophobia