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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I can’t believe I haven’t picked this up before. Just a fun, nonsensical, good time. Think Terry Pratchett does sci-fi.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Genocide and War
The Resort by Sara Ochs
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I hate giving bad reviews, but this did not work for me. Some of the elements felt vaguely offensive, and the writing was just not it. I did finish it, cuz I wanted to know the ending. Which was…. An ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Self harm
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
I’m always interested in stuff about AI/robots and this didn’t disappoint! V interesting discussions about autonomy, personhood, domestic violence, misogyny and more. I especially vibed with the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Sexual assault, and Vomit
Lakewood by Megan Giddings
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’m probably too stupid for this book. I loved the commentary about the very real history of medical experimentation on Black people (especially women) in America, but the narrative style was over my head.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Body horror, Cancer, and Chronic illness
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
4.0
The themes were theming!! I think I will just always want more from a novella, I am a long book girlie. Definitely will pick up more from P. Djeli Clark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
I was pretty scared to pick this one up because, while I loved the first Victor Lavalle I read, this one centers around postpartum depression which I am currently experiencing. However, I can’t imagine giving this less than 5 stars. Parts of it were triggering, but following Emma and Apollo’s journey was well worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Racism and Suicide attempt
Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
I devoured this book!! Social horror is definitely my subgenre. This was weird and insightful and, dare I say, fun?? But also truly horrific in the best way. I docked half a star cuz the writing style wasn’t necessarily 100% my thing, but I’ll definitely read more from Chuck Tingle in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Car accident and Fire/Fire injury
Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
Cherie Dimaline’s writing is my absolute shit. So many quotable lines! I loved the incorporation of indigenous folklore and the connection between capitalism and religion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Car accident
Minor: Homophobia
Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This one scared me, I will not lie. Seminary House? You couldn’t pay me enough. I did not know this followed a grieving mother though and that was rough. Lesson learned - check the content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Is she a horror girlie now???? No promises, but I think the darkness inside my mind might have finally outpaced the darkness in horror novels. 💅🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Rape, and Blood
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt