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A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy
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Content Warnings
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.25
I wasn't really expecting much from this book and my expectations were met. I liked how easy this book was toread, and I found Emmet lovable, and some or the side characters were nice to read about.
But going from hearing about how Emmet was dreaming to become country music's first gay superstar, and then Luke's chapters where the f slur is said felt like complete tonal whiplash. Luke's character and character arc also feels like something I have seen a million times in romances about gay men, and it does not help that he is an asshole towards Emmet most of the book.
But going from hearing about how Emmet was dreaming to become country music's first gay superstar, and then Luke's chapters where the f slur is said felt like complete tonal whiplash. Luke's character and character arc also feels like something I have seen a million times in romances about gay men, and it does not help that he is an asshole towards Emmet most of the book.
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I don't know why I felt this wasn't as good as the other A Good Girl's Guide to Murder books.
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a really strong sequel, although Good Girl, Bad Blood did have a slow start. However, it pucks up it's pace significantly in the last 50%.
This isn't really a bad thing, though. Throughout the book, Pip grows as a character and has her angsty moments. Overall, really excited to see how the series progresses.
This isn't really a bad thing, though. Throughout the book, Pip grows as a character and has her angsty moments. Overall, really excited to see how the series progresses.
The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
This book was super cute! I read it in one sitting and it was really relaxing to get through.
Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
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Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
I bought the book from a second hand store because it had a pretty dust jacket and I like whodunits. However, this was not a whodunit and if it was it took too long to get to the point.
The protagonist was boring and uninteresting. She did nothing in at leadt half the book, just lied to keep her husband safe and reacted to events instead of participating.
I was tempted continuing reading for the chapters about Jax, but decided it wasn't worth it.
Would have rated it about 2.5 stars.
The protagonist was boring and uninteresting. She did nothing in at leadt half the book, just lied to keep her husband safe and reacted to events instead of participating.
I was tempted continuing reading for the chapters about Jax, but decided it wasn't worth it.
Would have rated it about 2.5 stars.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent
Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
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challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't have anything new to add to the conversation surrounding this book. Hell Followed With Us is one of, if not the best, y/a horror books and y/a books I have read in general.
The world is intriguing and I did not feel like the rampant gore was added purely for shock value.
As a trans masculine reader, this book hits close to home as well. Most books about transgender men treat dysphoria as something that is limited to "I don't like my boobs and I want a dick :(" when for a lot of people it simply isn't. Benji describes a kind of dysphpria and feels his transness in a way that I have never seen another person communicate. When this dysphoria is described,it quite literally brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy the next generation of trans youth will have books like this.
Also love the inclusion of neo pronouns (:
The world is intriguing and I did not feel like the rampant gore was added purely for shock value.
As a trans masculine reader, this book hits close to home as well. Most books about transgender men treat dysphoria as something that is limited to "I don't like my boobs and I want a dick :(" when for a lot of people it simply isn't. Benji describes a kind of dysphpria and feels his transness in a way that I have never seen another person communicate. When this dysphoria is described,it quite literally brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy the next generation of trans youth will have books like this.
Also love the inclusion of neo pronouns (:
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Transphobia, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Deadnaming, Sexual content, and Death of parent
The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
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challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Minor: Child death
What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I enjoyed reading this, but wished some things were more explained.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
You Have to Stop This by Pseudonymous Bosch
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.25