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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Unnatural Causes by Richard Shepherd
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Racism, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Police brutality
The Women of Troy by Pat Barker
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Fatphobia
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, and Violence
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
One of the best contemporary romances I've read in a long time. Exactly what I want: characters who communicate with each other and the writing really shows how they're compatible, and just enough low-stake drama related to secondary characters to keep the excitement up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Death of parent
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Of all the Bridgerton books, this is my favorite so far (which isn't saying a lot) . Colin has so far been the only one that doesn't resolve to extreme anger and violence at every little inconvenience, I really felt Penelope and him were equal in their relationship, and communicated well together. Colin was insightful enough to acknowledge his own flaws and wasn't just horny 99% of the time 😂
I am however disappointed we were cheated out of the mirror scene that was mentioned.
I am however disappointed we were cheated out of the mirror scene that was mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.0
I'm in love with the members of the Thursday Murder Club. Richard Osman has nailed the tone of the cozy mystery and I really like that you can recognise him in the tone of the book. Wish I had saved this to read during winter, but oh well.
Unfortunately the ending got spoiled for me, so that's why I couldn't give it the full five stars, but it's absolutely worth the read!
Unfortunately the ending got spoiled for me, so that's why I couldn't give it the full five stars, but it's absolutely worth the read!
Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I've read quite a few of these kinds of books on Greek myths where a selected few heroes/gods/myths are presented, and the author writes about their different depictions in depth. This is the best one I've read so far. This is Haynes' field and you can tell she's brimming with information that she wants to share. The book is so engaging and I highly recommend it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Cannibalism
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
lighthearted
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
2.0
I haven't exactly loved any of the Bridgerton books so far, but they're fast-paced reads that are great for whenever I'm in a reading slump, so I keep picking them up. This is my least favorite so far, with all the things I didn't like about the first two books have just been ramped up a thousand levels.
Benedict is awful and terrorizing, and I didn't find any of his actions romantic or justified at all, he just misuses his privileges and emotionally manipulates Sophie. At times he's agressive or almost violent. This book's only saving grace, is Lady Bridgerton's character.
Benedict is awful and terrorizing, and I didn't find any of his actions romantic or justified at all, he just misuses his privileges and emotionally manipulates Sophie. At times he's agressive or almost violent. This book's only saving grace, is Lady Bridgerton's character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence