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Zero Days by Ruth Ware
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was really good! Very well written, only not 5 stars because sometimes it felt a bit slow and like the emotions were a bit much (they were reasonable I was just tired)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
I just can’t with them not being a girls girl. How is this supposed to turn into a romance??
All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was a really engaging read! I loved how the two characters perspectives felt really different and distincts, amplified by their different thought patterns and humor. The plot felt more adventurous than structured which works for post apocalyptic. Their relationship was very cute and it was fun to root for them.
Vague spoilers about the ending:
I think the book had a lot of cynicism about what the world would look like after an apocalypse which I personally didn’t agree with- I was hoping they would come around to the idea of community at the end but it was open ended, which sure, makes sense given all they went through but I would have loved to end the story on a happy note.
Vague spoilers about the ending:
The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 by Mokumokuren
medium-paced
3.5
I forgot to write my review right after reading this so this is less detailed but will have to do.
I love the art. I thought it was cool that they started right out the gate with the creepy premise. Other than that jump of a start, it felt pretty slow paced, but still interesting.
I love the art. I thought it was cool that they started right out the gate with the creepy premise. Other than that jump of a start, it felt pretty slow paced, but still interesting.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Entertaining and fun! A long read but pretty fast paced. I liked how a lot of moments were not predictable but still built on contextual and realistic information. The characters are loveable and the subtle romances are cute. The ending wasn’t as wrapped up as I would like, but to be expected in a series. Good enough though! Looking forward to the next book.
My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 7 by Shinichi Fukuda
Not as flirty as I would like 😤 I feel like this slow burn is dragging a little too much
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
mysterious
tense
slow-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
1.0
The pacing felt really slow, with a lack of balance between dialogue (either none for pages and pages or monologues) and very detailed descriptions. The characters that felt cliche and hard to root for. I felt like both the narrator withholding information and the details so heavily eluding to information made it so that nothing felt surprising.
I would instead like to recommend Wilder Girls, which had more intrigue, cooler body horror, and more elements of queerness.
I would instead like to recommend Wilder Girls, which had more intrigue, cooler body horror, and more elements of queerness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Stalking
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Instead of a banned book, this should be required reading.
This could be really informative to anyone, from a young teen who knows very little about queerness to a they/them adult who had different experiences. It’s useful to hear about other people’s journey. I particularly was surprised (and loved) how this book ended- not with a declarative “I know exactly how to exist now” but with a, “I’ll try again next time”. I think everyone just wants to have everything figured out, and the idea that you don’t have to, even as adult, is a refreshing one.
This could be really informative to anyone, from a young teen who knows very little about queerness to a they/them adult who had different experiences. It’s useful to hear about other people’s journey. I particularly was surprised (and loved) how this book ended- not with a declarative “I know exactly how to exist now” but with a, “I’ll try again next time”. I think everyone just wants to have everything figured out, and the idea that you don’t have to, even as adult, is a refreshing one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual content