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204 reviews

The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

Bully romances are not for me. Period. Also it’s actually fanfic level of cringe sometimes.

The Talisman by Peter Straub, Stephen King

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Death of parent

Minor: Child death, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Grief

The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

emotional funny relaxing 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Grief, and Gaslighting

Minor: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships by Russell A. Barkley

informative reflective slow-paced

2.0

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

dark emotional tense fast-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Stalking, Murder, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Vomit, Cannibalism, and Car accident

Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre

funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Infidelity, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Pandemic/Epidemic

A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Police brutality

Minor: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War

A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña

emotional funny sad 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

This Spells Love by Kate Robb

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content