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129 reviews
How to Bare Your Neck and Save a Wreck by
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Women by Kristin Hannah
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
The Mirror Book by Charlotte Grimshaw
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.
Unfortunately I struggled with the pace and overall vibe of this one. Not for me.
Icarus by K. Ancrum
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.25
An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World: How two American city boys built a new life in rural New Zealand by Jared Gulian
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.0
I started reading this book and found I couldn’t fully get into it, so switched to the audiobook version read by the author himself - much better!
I really enjoyed listening to these tales, and found it quite a soothing read! Gulian does a lovely job painting the picture of his transition to olive farmer. There were a couple of phrases and one-liners here and there I found hadn’t aged or didn’t land well, but overall very pleasant!
I really enjoyed listening to these tales, and found it quite a soothing read! Gulian does a lovely job painting the picture of his transition to olive farmer. There were a couple of phrases and one-liners here and there I found hadn’t aged or didn’t land well, but overall very pleasant!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Grief
Discussions of farming and farm animals, including when animals die or have to be put down.
Mentions of people dying.
The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I read this book as part of a pride reading project, and think it wasn't really for me. If you like the 'royal' part of Red, White and Royal Blue, and some who-dun-it esk mystery, this could be your speed. Personally, I found the plot a little over-stuffed and over-cooked. The best parts of this book were the main character's internsl discussions around race, class and sexuality.
Brothersong by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
How to Sell Your Blood & Fall in Love by D.N. Bryn
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? It's complicated
4.0
How To Bite Your Neighbor & Win A Wager by D.N. Bryn
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I thought I was signing up for a little silly spicy vampire book and then also got like... commentary on marginalisation, othering, allegory for other various types of medical exploitation?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, and Medical trauma