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173 reviews
Tampa by Alissa Nutting
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Major additional content warning for hebephilia specifically.
Horrifyingly disturbing and graphic to say the least. The writing style isn’t bad, but the graphic sex scenes between an adult and minor are defintiely a lot and I can’t even blame this book for being banned in multiple places. It’s a tough listen/read especially from the POV of someone who is undoubtedly not redeemable
Horrifyingly disturbing and graphic to say the least. The writing style isn’t bad, but the graphic sex scenes between an adult and minor are defintiely a lot and I can’t even blame this book for being banned in multiple places. It’s a tough listen/read especially from the POV of someone who is undoubtedly not redeemable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Violence, Blood, Stalking, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol
The Teacher by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Definitely was addicting to listen to, I definitely understand why there was a ton of hype around it. But I didn’t always love the writing style or the actual character personalities
The fact that no one is looking for Nate at the end of the book is wildddddd. Also I thought something would come out of Addie breaking into Kenzie’s house but I guess not🧍🏽♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Violence, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Stalking
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
emotional
reflective
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? No
5.0
On my first reread / first listen of this, it’s still as amazing as I remember it when reading it the first time
Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde
dark
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? Yes
3.0
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Read for sci-fi/fantasy book club✨
I can see why people regard this as good sci-fi literature, especially for its exploration/commentary on sex/gender and the year it was published, but I think it just wasn't really for me. I love how sci-fi writers are so capable of creating their own expansive worlds with its own religions, governments, languages, and the world of Gethen here is no exception to how amazingly complex it is.
I can see why people regard this as good sci-fi literature, especially for its exploration/commentary on sex/gender and the year it was published, but I think it just wasn't really for me. I love how sci-fi writers are so capable of creating their own expansive worlds with its own religions, governments, languages, and the world of Gethen here is no exception to how amazingly complex it is.
Cain's Jawbone by Torquemada
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Did I read all 100 pages? Yes. Did I understand all 100 pages? No. Do I one day want to get a physical copy to cut up the pages and try to solve the mystery of the order myself? Absolutely.
3 ⭐️ solely for the concept of this book, thanks to whoever messed up the order of the pages, I love puzzles🙏🏽
3 ⭐️ solely for the concept of this book, thanks to whoever messed up the order of the pages, I love puzzles🙏🏽
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Yeah but then maybe one day that snow will melt🤪
Love Snow’s background which made me despise him more and love Lucy Gray who definitely deserved better than him 💔
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Snow lands on top.
Yeah but then maybe one day that snow will melt🤪
Love Snow’s background which made me despise him more and love Lucy Gray who definitely deserved better than him 💔
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
New Adult by Timothy Janovsky
emotional
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
I did not read this on the beach but this book is such a beach read, I LOVED it. It’s a fun concept and I love it for what it is, a generally lighthearted rom com
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Dementia and Alcohol