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Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection by Junji Ito
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I honestly really love Soichi as a character, and I thought these stories were really fun and great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Violence
Moderate: Bullying and Confinement
Dissolving Classroom by 伊藤潤二, Junji Ito
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I just went into this on a whim, but I actually really liked it. The main story did get really repetitive though, so that's the only downfall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I absolutely love Rodrick but he's better (and hotter) in the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Maybe I'll pick it up at another time, but I think I've read enough novels in verse for right now.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved these books when I was younger, and now that I'm graduating soon, I'm rereading them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic friendship
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
2.0
Classic horror is really hit or miss for me. I might have liked this of it was longer and more in depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Mental illness
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Violence
Children of Dune by Frank Herbert
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I finally finished the book and I didn't like it. I loved the first two books, especially the second one, but this fell flat for me. I have the other books so I'll continue the series, but I really didn't love this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Violence
Moderate: Death, Incest, and Infidelity
Minor: Child death
The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Okay, I really don't like the High Republic. I really liked the first book, but the characters did so much stupid shit in the second that I barely got through this. I just wanted to finish the series, so I got through it, but yeah. I might try Phase 2, but we'll see. I did love Bell tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
5.0
My favorite novel in verse so far. I loved the characters, and I can't wait to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Drug use and Death of parent
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
hopeful
inspiring
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
I reading books super fast in my english class so my teacher keeps giving me books to read haha.