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33 reviews

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.

Absolutely disgusted with how sexualized the 13 year old girls are. It's not like the narrator consistently speaks against this sexualization, she even takes part in it, when she speaks of her 13 year old sister's body, calling it perfect. There are times this is basically child porn. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.

There is just so much of this story that seems unnecessary. Who cares that he owned the winning horse that ne named after an acquaintance? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Murder

Sorrow and Starlight by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

The complex relationships of war-time is very well written. The magic of the world is easy to understand and unique. They seem to keep forgetting that the main character, who holds thousands of lives in her hands is 16 years old, but the worst part is the supposed romance. There is 0 chemistry between Mare and Cal. Their feelings for each other is unbelievable. The most chemistry Mare ever had with anyone is Maven, and he's a douche and a half. Even Shade and Farley have no chemistry. The pairings don't seem to match up well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism

The Unmarked Witch by Miranda Lyn

dark funny sad tense 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

The twists are great. The things I expected to happen, happen in a way I hadn't expected. And then the very end shocked me. Way to break book-rules. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Suicide, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I hadn't realized this was a follow up book to the Cruel Prince series (which I haven't read yet) and there seems to be some spoilers for that series. All in all, it was a really great read.

Little Thieves by Margaret Owen

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.75

Vaya is an amazing main character. You understand her pain and plight, know why she made the choices she did, while also knowing that you can't justify her actions. The romance is subtle but not understated. All around, it's a very cute story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Sexual violence

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, and Classism

Minor: Eating disorder and Grief

The Dysasters by Kristin Cast, P.C. Cast
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

I found nothing unique or interesting and the characters were all supremely annoying.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Storm Front by Jim Butcher

The line "women are better at hatred than men" just ruined it for me. Men and women are both capable of the same range of emotions.