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This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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? No
5.0
Deeply poetic and romantic, I can only describe this book as beautiful. Now will you have to read this book several times to understand the plot? Yes, absolutely. However you will fall in love with the main characters by the first chapter. Red and Blue are on the opposite sides of the time war, but leave letters tucked away for each other throughout time. You read as they fall in love with one another across the universe. Though neither of the main characters are human, they have some of the most human conversations. They talk about loneliness, compassion, and destruction. It's short, sweet, and breathtakingly romantic.
Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
A feel good graphic novel about the importance of friendship, acceptance, and growth. For fans of Heartstopper this is another heartwarming queer romance set in highschool. Featuring a sapphic love triangle of a cheerleader, a star soccer player, and the school mascot. This book is funny, cute, and wonderfully illustrated. It was a delightful pick me up.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.5
Y’all already know I’m a pretty big Emily Henry fan and this book is no exception. However, this book is her least romance-forward book. Instead focusing on the coming of age period between your 20’s and 30’s. It touches on subjects like isolation, keeping long-term friendships, and the harm of pleasing people. Although for my romance fans, there is still a lovely and heartwarming second-chance romance for you. This was a bit of a detour from the average Emily Henry book, but I loved it all the same.
Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
If you have ever had a crappy office job this is the book for you. It is one of the best satire books that I have read in a long time. Mildly horrifying and constantly hilarious, this book points out the mundane absurdity of desk jobs. This book is told completely through Slack messages, and starts when a mid-level worker's conscious get uploaded and stuck into the app. Though working in an office is often boring, this book never is.
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Shout out to FundieFridays for the recommendation!
Believe it or not Christianity and American politics were separated at one point. However in the last century Evangelical Christianity has become synonymous with conservative politics. This book walks you through the time frame of how that happened and how we are feeling that divide today. We also see how figures like John Wayne became symbols for conservative Christianity, despite their lack of religion or stereotypical traditional values. This is a compassionate look at lower class Christians and a vicious critique on the religious and political leaders that abuse them.
Café Con Lychee by Emery Lee
funny
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
3.0
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THESE KIDS ARE ON FIRE! But don’t worry they’re alright! Lillian doesn’t have much going for her. She’s a high school burn out and is drifting pretty aimlessly through life. But when a prominent politician's kids have an ailment causing them to suddenly burst into flames, they decide to hire her out of the blue. This is an incredibly funny and sweet story about the absurdity of parenthood and the importance of trust. Kevin Wilson is quickly becoming one of my must read authors for his short and sweet books about damaged but loveable oddballs.
Circe by Madeline Miller
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book is pure rage. The Poppy War is full of violence, revenge, and ambition. It is cut throat in its brutality, but it never feels unjustified. The main character searches to rise above her station and eventually seeks revenge for the genocide of her people. The book asks us, what would we be willing to do to hurt those that have hurt us? There is so much heart and catharsis in this book, while still tackling hard concepts. However, if you are a bit squeamish please check the trigger warnings before reading.