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33 reviews
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
While the writing came off as detached and lifeless, the story itself is compelling. If you have ever related to being an angry woman, perhaps even violent with many claiming you need to be tamed, this book will encourage your anger to galvanize you to use it to be unapologetically you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Murder, and War
Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is what I believe living a Lana Del Rey song would feel like. With the detached main character reminding me of Catcher in the Rye, this novel is one to stick with you. Didion uses short prose which forces the reader to pick up on what is not being said in the dialogue. While this is not a happy read, it is sure to stick with you if you’ve ever struggled with mental illness or know you’re a bit self-destructive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Moderate: Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual violence
Minor: Homophobia
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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? No
4.5
A combination of the handmaids tale and the hunger games, this book was shorter than my liking but left me raw and emotional nonetheless. A wonderful written story.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.0
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
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
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is definitely a book for any woman who feels out of place, like she hasn’t and never will get a happy ending. Maybe she’s been labeled the villain once or twice, and she doesn’t give a damn.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical trauma and Death of parent
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.5
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0