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696 reviews
Soara and the House of Monsters Vol. 1 by Hidenori Yamaji
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Witch King by Martha Wells
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
It felt like Wells had a great idea for an intense fantasy series... But only enough substance for half a book. The end was anticlimactic and I was ultimately really disappointed.
In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation by Alexandra Vasti
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy, Updated with a New Preface by Kevin Bales
5.0
I just wish we had a version updated past 2012.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.5
It was cute and occasionally made me lol. I liked the relationship between the main characters and their families, but the spice was super cringe for me. Also the praise thing is very, very not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
It's hard to say I loved this when it is so heartbreaking, but I loved this. The parallels with Dante's Inferno, the fact that none of the slaveholders/etc. are named, the extremely beautiful and descriptive writing. Historical fiction isn't normally my thing, and sad books definitely aren't my thing - but I am so glad I gave this a shot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Rape and Death of parent
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Loved the diversity! Very cute F/F sports romance for the YA audience. I love that this is an age-appropriate YA, not a YA written for an adult audience. Parts of this are super over-the-top, mainly the naming convention, but the author did intend it that way and says so in the authors note at the end. Even so, it was so cheesy sometimes I rolled my eyes. I really loved the supportive families that both main characters were surrounded by.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Not going to rate as this book is written for children and is quite dated as well - but I enjoyed it. It's not my favorite middle grade, and it has quite a religious bent, but it is still beautifully written and I identified with Meg so much! Impatient and awkward and smart but unable to just do what she is told. Argumentative and disobedient.
I believe IT is supposed to signify communism, but it feels oddly appropriate as "IT", or information technology, during our current AI conversation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Child abuse
The Planets by Dava Sobel
slow-paced
2.5
Some good and interesting information, unfortunately it is surrounded by astrology nonsense for half the book. I don't want astrology in my scientific book about the solar system. A bit dated as well.