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19 reviews
Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read this book a while ago so I can’t remember the details of what happens in it, but I do remember it destroying me in the best possible way.
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.0
Truly a unique read. I really loved learning more about the characters’ situation as more and more mysteries unfolded. There isn’t much I can say about this book without spoiling it, but what I can say is that Eliot Schrefer clearly did a LOT of research, and that it all paid off. Really excited to start the sequel next!
Edit: I would die for Kodiak btw. My little misunderstood guy.
Edit: I would die for Kodiak btw. My little misunderstood guy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Medical content
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Vomit
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Trigun Deluxe Edition by Yasuhiro Nightow
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Absolutely love Trigun! Just not a huge fan of the lack of effort put into this edition, especially with the gold foil rubbing off and incorrect translations.
Eminence by Danielle Kneusel
emotional
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
BANGER. I usually don’t read books of this genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Looking forward to the sequel’s release.
edit: btw auden is my babygirl and no one will NEVER make me hate him
edit: btw auden is my babygirl and no one will NEVER make me hate him
Northranger by Rey Terciero
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Magical Boy, Volume 1 by The Kao
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
SUCH A CUTE STORY!! It’s definitely written for younger age groups, but I read it all today as a 20 y/o and I loved it so much. Found myself stimming, laughing, and really feeling for the characters at points throughout the story. Was disappointed to read that volume 2 is the conclusion!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
Minor: Vomit
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
This might be my new favorite book. I was entranced. It got me out of a reading slump. This book was full of aha! moments and hope, and it was so insightful and relatable as someone who experiences mental illness.
I really loved how the contrast between the pirate ship and the hospital got less and less obvious as the book went on, both signifying Caden’s inability to identify reality, and as a way to show the reader parallels between the two stories more clearly. I wish I were better with words, because I don’t think I’m capable of capturing how truly brilliant this book is.
I really loved how the contrast between the pirate ship and the hospital got less and less obvious as the book went on, both signifying Caden’s inability to identify reality, and as a way to show the reader parallels between the two stories more clearly. I wish I were better with words, because I don’t think I’m capable of capturing how truly brilliant this book is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 1 by Ryoko Kui
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
Cuckoos Three by Cassandra Jean, Mosskat
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very cute book! I kinda called the "twist" I guess, but that's just because I was familiar with the symptoms. The homophobia was a bit cliché, but it makes sense for a country town. Was a quick read and the art was super nice. Love the representation as well :D
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Violence