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129 reviews
El vendedor de pájaros by Hernán Rivera Letelier
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Aunque me costó agarrarle el ritmo al inicio, es otro libro hermoso de Hernán Rivera Letelier
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and Kidnapping
The Night Off by Meghan O'Brien
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
4.25
This is exactly the kind of smut with plot I needed
Can't wait to read more of this author's books
Can't wait to read more of this author's books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
Going Home by Emma Lindhagen
mysterious
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
5.0
Honestly loved it.
I think it's pretty hard to write short stories while setting up a magic world and I think it's really well done in this case. It was a bit confusing in the beginning but I don't think that's a bad thing, and I definetly wanted to read more by the end.
I think it's pretty hard to write short stories while setting up a magic world and I think it's really well done in this case. It was a bit confusing in the beginning but I don't think that's a bad thing, and I definetly wanted to read more by the end.
Agua Fresca En Los Espejos. Abuso Sexual Infantil Y Resiliencia by Vinka Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Maravillos.
Creo que es un libro fundamental para quienes tratamos con personas sobrevivientes de violencia sexual, no desde un espacio patologizante sino para escuchar y comprender el viaje que el sanar, el cicatrizar, implica.
También creo que es un libro que puede llegar a ser muy enriquecedor para quienes han tenido experiencias como Vinka, aunque siempre con cuidado de ser consciente de lo crudo del relato.
Creo que es un libro fundamental para quienes tratamos con personas sobrevivientes de violencia sexual, no desde un espacio patologizante sino para escuchar y comprender el viaje que el sanar, el cicatrizar, implica.
También creo que es un libro que puede llegar a ser muy enriquecedor para quienes han tenido experiencias como Vinka, aunque siempre con cuidado de ser consciente de lo crudo del relato.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Self harm, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Todas las hadas del reino by Laura Gallego
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
El ritmo del libro es curioso, me parece que me ha pasado algo similar con otros libros de Laura Gallego y no me ha importado, pero en este caso llegué a aburrirme un poco a la mitad, el ir y venir de Camelia resultó lento y tedioso. La segunda parte de la trama sí me enganchó pero creo que esperaba un poco más de profundidad en los personajes y la historia en general.
Simplemente no mi favorito pero aun así una buena lectura
Simplemente no mi favorito pero aun así una buena lectura
Sexografías by Gabriela Wiener
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Creo que no es un libro para leer seguido, sino que por capítulo pues me hubiera gustado identificar una línea conectora más clara entre caoítulos.
De todas maneras resultó una lectura muy interesante!
De todas maneras resultó una lectura muy interesante!
Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.75
It's good but it's not great.
I honestly thought there was going to be more Medusa in this story and i feel like the last part is way too much about Perseus...
There were emotional parts but even those I expected to be more emotional.
Idk, maybe I was way too hyped
I honestly thought there was going to be more Medusa in this story and i feel like the last part is way too much about Perseus...
There were emotional parts but even those I expected to be more emotional.
Idk, maybe I was way too hyped
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Rape
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
Perfect, absolutley perfect
I laughed and cried with and for the characters
It's a sweet and beautiful story about found family and though their world is very different than ours it speaks to so many human and specially queer experiences.
Can't wait to read more from this author
I laughed and cried with and for the characters
It's a sweet and beautiful story about found family and though their world is very different than ours it speaks to so many human and specially queer experiences.
Can't wait to read more from this author
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Victor 1907 by Daniela Viviani
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Lo amé, absolutamente <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Death, Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Mass/school shootings, and Death of parent
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's not that it wasn't good but I just didn't care for any of the characters enough
Also, I don't mind that the author doesn't really explain what the grand jeu is but I do mind that she didn't explain what it's place in this society is (very light spoiler) why are there people being persecuted? especially why christians? why does the grand jeu exist and why does the goverment finance it? why does it want to control it so much? what's the belief system in this society? I could go on...
Also, this book could've been absolutley queer and the fact that it isn't annoys me
Also, I don't mind that the author doesn't really explain what the grand jeu is but I do mind that she didn't explain what it's place in this society is (very light spoiler)
Also, this book could've been absolutley queer and the fact that it isn't annoys me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexism, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault and Slavery