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Lemon by Kwon Yeo-sun
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Maniac by Onley James
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Sugar? Yes, please! by A.L. Red
emotional
fast-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
4.0
Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
2.5
I sì:
parlare di depressione post parto e di non voler figli (ma non riuscire ad abortire), parlare di terapia.
Parlare di abusi domestici, del modo in cui ci si entra senza nemmeno notarlo e poi ci sei dentro e non riesci a uscirne.
Parlare del fatto che da fuori non si capisca cosa succede dietro le porte chiuse, che anche altre donne insultano e sottostimano quello che succede dietro quelle porte.
Parlare del fatto che la giustizia quando si tratta di abusi domestici semplicemente non funziona.
Le verità di Lo, Lotus in generale spacca. The great-grandmother Mimi voodoo priestess,
New Orleans, gris-gris, voodoo priestesses.
I no:
Non ho capito mai perché Iris sia finita con Caleb, né perché non abbia abortito.
Che non si sia fatta luce tra background che ha fatto di Iris quella che è e le sue scelte.
Un senso di impotenza che non riuscivo a leggere le pagine, a una certa skimming importante, troppa ansia, troppo dolore.
Un tot di drama, un tot di drama. Per tuttə. E di ogni tipo. Violenza economica, psicologica, fisica. Stupro, pistola, botte, c'è qualunque cosa. Non sempre necessario.
August ha dei pensieri e azioni alle volte petulanti, e in generale non è questo principe che Iris sembra vedere. Alle volte forza un po' la mano.
Gli intenti sono buoni, ma non mi piace soffrire quando leggo
I sì:
parlare di depressione post parto e di non voler figli (ma non riuscire ad abortire), parlare di terapia.
Parlare di abusi domestici, del modo in cui ci si entra senza nemmeno notarlo e poi ci sei dentro e non riesci a uscirne.
Parlare del fatto che da fuori non si capisca cosa succede dietro le porte chiuse, che anche altre donne insultano e sottostimano quello che succede dietro quelle porte.
Parlare del fatto che la giustizia quando si tratta di abusi domestici semplicemente non funziona.
Le verità di Lo, Lotus in generale spacca. The great-grandmother Mimi voodoo priestess,
New Orleans, gris-gris, voodoo priestesses.
I no:
Non ho capito mai perché Iris sia finita con Caleb, né perché non abbia abortito.
Che non si sia fatta luce tra background che ha fatto di Iris quella che è e le sue scelte.
Un senso di impotenza che non riuscivo a leggere le pagine, a una certa skimming importante, troppa ansia, troppo dolore.
Un tot di drama, un tot di drama. Per tuttə. E di ogni tipo. Violenza economica, psicologica, fisica. Stupro, pistola, botte, c'è qualunque cosa. Non sempre necessario.
August ha dei pensieri e azioni alle volte petulanti, e in generale non è questo principe che Iris sembra vedere. Alle volte forza un po' la mano.
Gli intenti sono buoni, ma non mi piace soffrire quando leggo
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Pregnancy
The Obsession by Jeannie Lin, Liliana Lee
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Historical romance set in China. Shanyin is a legendary princess, sister of a young emperor turning tyrant. She has a harem of 30 concubines and is pretty free with her body and sexuality. Then meet Yuan, an uptight controlled stern lord.
Shanyin wants him, he will do everything not to give in.
The tension! The angst. The freaking finale. Holy sh1t THIS BOOK IS GOLD.
Really steamy, the build-up of their relationship is perfection. I'm so impressed.
Beware: Cliffhanger of sorts
Shanyin wants him, he will do everything not to give in.
The tension! The angst. The freaking finale. Holy sh1t THIS BOOK IS GOLD.
Really steamy, the build-up of their relationship is perfection. I'm so impressed.
Beware: Cliffhanger of sorts
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, and Murder
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Luv Shuv In New York by N.M. Patel
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
3.5
Thank you to @liberlady aka the writer for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Akira is an Indian woman who moved to New York for a master in architecture. She lives with other Indian girls, calls her family every day and has immediately bonded with classmates of different origins than the USA. Then she meets Sam, the broody quiet one who falls for the colourful, loud woman.
Clash of cultures is at at the forefront of the story, and it's what I liked the most (an episode I especially liked regards Akira and a certain bathroom mug) (but then again I'm Italian, we have our bidet, so I know the drill abroad). Seeing Akira explain her points to the white cishet guy, him being all sensitive and ready to learn was really satisfying.
And India, omg i loved everything about that part, I can't say much about it cause spoiler, but I laughed out loud, got to love Akira's family, and mildly fell for Sam's friend Luke. Can't wait for his story 😉
Akira is an Indian woman who moved to New York for a master in architecture. She lives with other Indian girls, calls her family every day and has immediately bonded with classmates of different origins than the USA. Then she meets Sam, the broody quiet one who falls for the colourful, loud woman.
Clash of cultures is at at the forefront of the story, and it's what I liked the most (an episode I especially liked regards Akira and a certain bathroom mug) (but then again I'm Italian, we have our bidet, so I know the drill abroad). Seeing Akira explain her points to the white cishet guy, him being all sensitive and ready to learn was really satisfying.
And India, omg i loved everything about that part, I can't say much about it cause spoiler, but I laughed out loud, got to love Akira's family, and mildly fell for Sam's friend Luke. Can't wait for his story 😉
Exodus 20:3 by Freydís Moon
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Cultura cinese: segno, scrittura e civiltà by Silvia Pozzi, Alessandra C. Lavagnino
informative
slow-paced
3.0