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The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith
adventurous
inspiring
sad
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? No
4.0
i wish the world and the blue had been explained a little more - there was a lot of detail, but it didn't quite fit together for me in a way that explained why things happened and worked the way they did. however, I think it's a really compelling world and story, with sweet characters I was rooting for the whole time. grayce's journey and acceptance from family and friends was really beautiful, and I think the whole story works great for middle grade readers who are ready for the more sad/violent parts
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Blood
Confessions by Kanae Minato
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
YEESH, what a horrible, twisty, downright NASTY easter egg hunt of a book. I didn't know I'd end up with a readalike that blended summer, fireworks, and my corpse and the laws of the skies together so soon after reading both. I need a long bath.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Summer, Fireworks, and My Corpse by 乙一, Otsuichi
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
two tense and creepy little stories - they feel a little formulaic, but the twists keep them interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia, and Blood
Minor: Self harm
The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics by The Kao, Min Christensen, David Daneman
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
this is really sweet and provides a wide range of brief, accessible windows into different ways to be trans, nonbinary, or otherwise not cis. this works well for people learning about trans identities as well as people community - I always love seeing new ways to flourish and explore ourselves!
The Kingston Trial by MK Richberger
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Blood, Kidnapping, and Stalking