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208 reviews
The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond by Amanda Glaze
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This has the perfect vibes for a spooky season read. The love story is very sweet without taking away from the heroine’s own growth. I love the sisterly bond as well as the relationships between women. The use of herbs to go in and out of the spirit world is also an excellent touch. Highly recommend reading this book.
The Missing Sister by Elle Marr
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
Little Rock by Álex Beltrán
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Sexual harassment
The sex scenes are pretty graphic for a YA novel and honestly a little uncomfortable, however you can skip I’ve them as they are short.
Othello by William Shakespeare
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
I read The Scarlet Letter in 11th grade and I hate Nathaniel Hawthorne. I think his self-pitying nature came through too much for me. This is the book I would’ve liked to read instead. The story of a powerful woman who surpasses adversary. The story of the importance of women’s friendships. I highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Blood, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Vomit, and Kidnapping
Strangers We Know by Elle Marr
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book is super interesting. I was pulled into the story and wondering desperately what was happening. I plowed through the last half of it because I was so eager to see how things ended up. I love the sapphic representation and diabetes representation. If you’re looking for a spooky read, try this one.
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
fast-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
1.0
This is one of the worst plays I’ve ever read. It is essentially purely antisemitism and nothing else. Compared to Shakespeare’s other works it’s very disappointing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
Court by Tracy Wolff
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0