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New Year Newish Me by Macy Milldale
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
This book felt disappointing.
Don't get me wrong, I love it when there is mental health representation because mental health means so much to me. This book is amazing for having many different kind of real-life struggles in its book, however the overall feel of this book left something to be desirable. I felt like the conflict near the end was shoved in just so it had a conflict, and multiple times I could not keep up what was going on.
Great idea, poor execution.
Don't get me wrong, I love it when there is mental health representation because mental health means so much to me. This book is amazing for having many different kind of real-life struggles in its book, however the overall feel of this book left something to be desirable. I felt like the conflict near the end was shoved in just so it had a conflict, and multiple times I could not keep up what was going on.
Great idea, poor execution.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Self harm
Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel by Diana López
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book is the story about Erica, who's battling with multiple problems in her life. I loved how real this book felt, with all the characters having their own moments and how simple and quick of a read this one. Highly suggest if you want something short and simple.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Rapid Falls by Amber Cowie
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Suicide, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death
I like when a book has well written timelines, this one.. did not. The rapid change between the main character teenage life, and her current one did not feel very well written. However, I enjoyed multiple moments of this book, such as it's dark twist and turns that was done excellently well.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
- 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? It's complicated
4.25