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57 reviews
Divergent by Veronica Roth
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I honestly didn’t have very high hopes but it surprised me and I genuinely enjoyed it a lot! Obviously it’s a middle grade dystopian from the 2010s, but definitely one of the best of said genre that I’ve read. (As a scale: not as good as the Hunger Games but wayyy better than Rot and Ruin) I even enjoyed the romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
challenging
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Wow I’m still kind of reeling so my rating may change a little once I’ve processed it but it was okay. It was good but I didn’t think it was life changing. The ending felt a little sudden but that seemed intentional. I didn’t love the characters or really the plot but I still must say that it was pretty good. It was also a super quick read. Some pretty heavy topics are covered so make sure to read the content warnings!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Violence and Vomit
The Color Purple by Alice Walker
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Absolutely amazing, loved it yet it just doesn’t quite give me that 5-star feeling. Super well written; it’s a classic that I can actually understand being a classic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence
Minor: War
Plot Twist by Bethany Turner
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.75
It was definitely enjoyable and a pretty easy listen (it took me a while simply because I don’t listen to audiobooks in my free time a lot). Typical romcom and a sweet ending, if kinda predictable.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
It was definitely a slow start for me - though maybe I just wasn’t in the right mood to start. However, once the plot really began it breezed by. It was captivating and truly left shocked with the plot twists. The connections the characters have and the dynamics at play are incredible. Highly recommend for those who enjoy reading thrillers that aren’t too graphic. Also, please make sure to look over the trigger warnings as it could be highly triggering (even to people aren’t typically effected by graphic descriptions).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gore, Infidelity, Racism, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I don’t even know… this book was absolutely wild. I knew exactly how it would end from the minute it started and was still just as disappointed when the ending came. To be honest, before this book I hated both Conrad and Belly and thought they should be entirely separated. And in this book he literally did get better when away from the company of his family and Belly!!! We all love Laurel though so of course she was the one he talked to most. Somehow this book made me feel the opposite of before; Conrad is too good for Belly. Her and Jeremiah were honestly perfect for each other before the author made the conscious choice to change his character and make them not interact the way we had previously seen. It was frustrating to read just as it’s predecessors and I would not recommend it to anyone who isn’t an absolute hopeless romantic.