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19 reviews
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by Ted Orland, David Bayles
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Artemisa by Andy Weir
adventurous
funny
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
3.75
The "sci-fi" of it is that it takes place on the moon... that's it. It is not a bad story at all, but it could've taken place on earth with very few changes.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Stalking
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was my first real endeavor into fantasy, and it was a great one. However, I was not expecting how graphic the romance would get.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Xenophobia, and Abandonment