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8 reviews
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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Content Warnings
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Rape, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Grief, and Sexual assault
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
funny
inspiring
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
i hyperfixated on this book so i might be biased but this feels like one of the best things i've ever read. i have the collectors edition and everything <3 i really really REALLY love this book and i will forever recommend it to everyone and anyone ever
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
takes a very long time and uses a lot of less modern literary techniques to get the point across. not a fan of the 2+ page monologues some characters will do but it's tolerable
The Last Wish of Sasha Cade by Cheyanne Young
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
3.0
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
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Content Warnings
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
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
4.5
it's heavy. very heavy and hard to get through. the characters were so awesome and i really loved them <3
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Abortion, Death, Death of parent, Stalking, Violence, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Deportation, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicide and Trafficking
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cried tons. never truly got over it
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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