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Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
reminded me of Tanis, of my own childhood. We grew up on different continents but there's a thread running through my whole life and so much media I consume that's about that suburban malaise, the spiritual and cultural and often financial poverty of late stage capital and how it flattens us, what this and the colonies do to children and the normal rites of passage.
In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? No
5.0
If you grew up rewatching Titan AE and Treasure Planet obsessively and dreaming of space you will LOVE THIS
Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal
emotional
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
4.5
I'll Be Right There by Kyung-sook Shin
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
finished this and decided to go off my ssris
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder
This book deals with some heavy themes and issues but I felt that they were adequately contextualised. It's a beautiful book and it makes you feel it all