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25 reviews
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
Well… that was wild.
Slow for the first 100 pages or so but then things get crazy. Not entirely sure how to feel but I guess I was entertained?? Look up trigger warnings before reading.
Slow for the first 100 pages or so but then things get crazy. Not entirely sure how to feel but I guess I was entertained?? Look up trigger warnings before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Murder, and Gaslighting
How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Tea Dragon Tapestry by K. O'Neill
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? No
5.0
The Tea Dragon Festival by K. O'Neill
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
Galatea by Madeline Miller
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Tea Dragon Society by K. O'Neill
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? N/A
5.0
This was such a beautiful, wholesome, and heartwarming cozy read! I love the representation. The artwork is so cute and pretty, and the story was really touching in moments and made me smile. My inner child is so happy. 🥹
Dog Songs by Mary Oliver
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
If you like poetry and you love dogs, read this book. It’s so sweet and thoughtful, and I found myself tearing up a few times. It made me want to hold my pup a bit closer and thank her for being my best friend.
Tl;dr: Dogs are the best.
Tl;dr: Dogs are the best.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book is very touching at times and I really liked the connections that are understood by the end.
As a reader I think I struggle with books that aren’t more gripping from the start. This is a very relaxed story. There’s a lot at the beginning of each chapter about the cafe, the characters, the sometimes awkward interactions with the customers who want to time travel, etc. I just really wanted to get to the parts where we find out who these people are and why they’re wanting to time travel faster. I can see why it’s written the way it is since this novel evolved from what was originally a play. I think watching some of the interactions that were written about performed would be interesting, but reading about them slowed the book down for me.
I can’t say it’s a slow read because it’s a shorter book, but I think I prefer reads that move the plot along a bit quicker. That being said, I loved the stories that came from this little cafe and the way their reflections upon moments in their lives inspired such hope. We could all use a little more of that.
As a reader I think I struggle with books that aren’t more gripping from the start. This is a very relaxed story. There’s a lot at the beginning of each chapter about the cafe, the characters, the sometimes awkward interactions with the customers who want to time travel, etc. I just really wanted to get to the parts where we find out who these people are and why they’re wanting to time travel faster. I can see why it’s written the way it is since this novel evolved from what was originally a play. I think watching some of the interactions that were written about performed would be interesting, but reading about them slowed the book down for me.
I can’t say it’s a slow read because it’s a shorter book, but I think I prefer reads that move the plot along a bit quicker. That being said, I loved the stories that came from this little cafe and the way their reflections upon moments in their lives inspired such hope. We could all use a little more of that.
Blackbird by David Harrower
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Please look up trigger warnings for this if you think about reading or seeing a production of it. Yikes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0