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242 reviews

Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

OKAY WHAT??

You guys….. this was GOOD.

The FMC could be a little frustrating at times but man was I surprised at how hooked I was to this story! The angst, the sexual tension and that ending?!?!?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Moderate: Rape and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, and Death of parent

Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church by Sarah McCammon

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

This was validating but also reassuring that my experiences were not singular. 

Who should read this? Everyone! Part memoir Part deep dive into the history, struggles and the fellowship of the white evangelical church.

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

5.0

Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Eating disorder

All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau

informative medium-paced

5.0

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced