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Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
As someone who, like Ophelia, was a boy-crazy teenage girl who spent a lot of time questioning her sexuality, this book hit hard for me. It didn't end up going where I thought it would, but it was a beautiful ride.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Lesbophobia
Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
📣 READ. 📣 THIS. 📣 BOOK.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
This was so lovely. 🥲 The MCs had such a sweet, tender chemistry (with the added bonus of some surprisingly spicy scenes 😳). The big conflict at the end was a rare example of miscommunication being done well, and cleared up maturely and compassionately.
The only thing that didn't totally work for me is that the main premise (basically, the MCs decide to Parent Trap their bosses, lol) was just a little too silly to fit the overall tone of the book.
The only thing that didn't totally work for me is that the main premise (basically, the MCs decide to Parent Trap their bosses, lol) was just a little too silly to fit the overall tone of the book.
Can't Escape Love by Alyssa Cole
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The setup/gimmick of this little romance really didn't do it for me, and I didn't really feel the chemistry between the leads. But it was nice to get a glimpse into Reggie's life and see her defending her sister.
Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
The constant film references were a tad much and things occasionally got a little too melodramatic, but other than that this was lovely. 🥲
Ammonite by Nicola Griffith
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very imaginative and atmospheric. Definitely want to read more from this author!
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The first 95% of the book just kind of plods along only for a big anti-climactic bang at the end. 🥱
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
Almost DNF'd this one a few times in the first couple hundred pages but I'm glad I stuck it out. Such a moving story with memorable characters and themes that are still infuriatingly relevant today.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Child death
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Classism
Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
I'm not normally into YA Contemporary, but this one has my whole heart. 🥺❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Always Human by Ari North
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The story is a little too cutesy for my tastes, but the artwork is absolutely gorgeous!