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25 reviews
How to Dress Your Best: Discover Your Personal Style and Curate a Wardrobe That Actually Works by Ellie-Jean Royden
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I have been a big fan of Ellie-Jean’s TikTok channel and found they have helped me so much in terms of dressing in a way that makes me feel good after going through an unmasking and transitioning period. While some of her content is simply too feminine for my transmasc gender expression I have found ways to make it work for me and the confidence I have been given is priceless.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Such a wonderful ending to a wonderful series - I enjoyed watching Jude grow into her power as Queen and each page is a new twist and turn as the intrigue continues.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Child abuse and Torture
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I grew up in love with this movie and starting the book series was magical. I loved the exploration into the relationship of Gillian and Sally through all its ups and downs and Gillian remains my favourite character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, and Murder
Minor: Drug use
SMALL TALK: 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them by Richard Pink
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This is great! And really gets into the gritty aspect of how ADHD can make you feel when you’ve got no support. It left me in tears a few times because I wasn’t used to being told its not my fault.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
The Wicked King by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
Blown away, such a gripping and captivating read. Each page always leaves me on me on the edge of my seat
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Kidnapping
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and War
Lughnasadh: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Lammas by Llewellyn Publications, Melanie Marquis
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I found this series on TikTok and read this one leading up to the sabbat. This is so good for beginner witches and experiences witches, I really liked the history and definitely added a new ritual to my usual traditional ones that I practised
Wear It Well by Allison Bornstein
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
This book was hugely helpful in defining my personal style and helping clear out my wardrobe. With my Three Words I was able to find out what was missing in my style and added new pieces that now even going to the corner shop I look and feel really good.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
One of my favourite series filled with magic and intrigue and dark twisted faeries.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Slavery and War
Belladonna by Anbara Salam
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Wonderful read that I couldn’t recommend more. I found Bridget to be very relatable and you could really get inside her head and feel things as she felt
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Racism, Self harm, and Medical content
David Kibbe's Metamorphosis: Discover Your Image Identity and Dazzle As Only You Can by David Kibbe
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I read this book mostly out of curiosity with the new one coming out soon; I found Kibbe mostly on social media. It might be a bit outdated on style now (it was the 80s after all) but I still think there’s a lot to be learnt from this. I found hair and clothes better for me (soft gamine) then his autumn suggestions (soft autumn) so those did take some tailoring but all in all would still recommend and can’t wait to compare what he says about soft gamine with the new book!