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309 reviews
Path of Stars by Erin Hunter
dark
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Xenophobia
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicide
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
dark
funny
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexism
Minor: Death and Racism
March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women by Jenny Zhang, Carmen Maria Machado, Jane Smiley, Kate Bolick
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Mixed feelings overall- I adored Amy’s essay, thought Beth’s was incredibly interesting, thought Meg’s was good but not as about Meg as I would have hoped. Jo’s essay i did not enjoy at all. It seems like the author was taking her hatred of the ideas of womanhood that she grew up with out on the wrong source. Also why was there so much Amy hate… especially right before an essay about how complex a character Amy is!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Misogyny
Little Men by Louisa May Alcott
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
would have been 4 stars if amy had said more than two words
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
adventurous
funny
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.25
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, and Death
Minor: Sexism