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224 reviews
Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
(I don't rate nonfiction)
I thought this was good, and I love Ocean Vuong's writing, but I'm not a big poetry person. His novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous was definitely more impactful for me personally.
I thought this was good, and I love Ocean Vuong's writing, but I'm not a big poetry person. His novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous was definitely more impactful for me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and War
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
I honestly really loved this. I don't read romance very often, but the writing was quick and easy to read, and the characters were great. The only downside of it is that the themes can be very repetitive at times, and it can get a little annoying. I still loved it though, and I'll be reading more from this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Grief
Moderate: Death and Sexual content
Home by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.5
These stories are cool, and I definitely love the world building and the diversity of the characters, but I feel like the things characters say can be kept repetitive, as well as some of the themes being very repetitive. I definitely like this series, but it won't be a favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Violence and Blood
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Cool and interesting. I don't have much to say about it. I plan on finishing the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Racism, and Xenophobia
Recitatif by Toni Morrison
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I thought it was just fine. I felt like the introduction should've been after, because it references lines and moments from the story, and the story is so short that I felt like the discussion could've been better after the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Racism
Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief, 3rd Edition: How to Better Manage Pain and Regain Function by Wesley P. Gilliam
informative
(i don't rate nonfiction)
i read this because i randomly found it at the library, and me and a lot of my family have chronic pain. i thought the first two sections were great. i also want to be a doctor so the sciencey stuff was cool. it lost me when it was actually giving tips on pain management, because i don't think the tips are very good.
i read this because i randomly found it at the library, and me and a lot of my family have chronic pain. i thought the first two sections were great. i also want to be a doctor so the sciencey stuff was cool. it lost me when it was actually giving tips on pain management, because i don't think the tips are very good.
Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.5
This book was slow, but it was definitely easier to get through than Wizard and Glass. While I didn't really care about the Salem's Lot parts, I still really enjoyed the book. I also thought the self insert at the end was wild and completely unexpected, and that's why I love it even more. Stephen King will always surprise me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Ableism and Racial slurs
Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I just didn't care that much. I didn't like the ending either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Violence
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
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
3.0
It was quick and interesting, but it's not a favorite or anything. I might continue the series, but probably just on audio.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
I didn't know that this was supposed to be an actual romance, and I thought it was going to be more horror. I also don't really like vampires, so a vampire romance thing wasn't going to be my thing. The writing was nice though.