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The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, and Terminal illness
Beach Read by Emily Henry
emotional
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
I just love this book so much
Verity by Colleen Hoover
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I find myself to be pretty great at predicting plot twists, but most of this book had me fully confused and spinning out of control entirely. Absolutely insane.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Miscarriage, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abortion
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
I loved this book so much. I had read The Bride Test a while back and enjoyed it but it wasn't my absolute favorite. This book however meant so much to me. Quan and Anna are characters I rooted for the entire time I was reading. Their love for one another could MAYBE be considered a bit insta-lovey for those who don't enjoy those types of stories but the idea of two people who find each other when they need them most and accept each other unconditionally was beautiful to read. I loved this book and how it didn't try to wrap up every conflict with a perfect bow on top. It felt real in the sense that some things wouldn't be solved immediately by the end, but the important stuff was. I flew through this book and would highly recommend to all!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Death of parent
A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.5
I really enjoyed this read! Honestly probably more so than the first in the series. I loved Tristan's development throughout the book and Lucie's eventual understanding that she doesn't have to sacrifice her feminism just because she is in love . My biggest issue with the series is that although it covers important topics, I still think there could be a way to include the intersectional feminism that we need to be promoting now into the current stories. The romances are all powerful women and powerful men trying to understand one another. I recognize the time period is a bit of an obstacle but I still think Dunmore could include intersectionality and help for women of color, rather than staying focused on the white woman's plight. With all of that being said, I still really enjoyed this read. I will absolutely pick up the next one in the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Incest
The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID by Lawrence Wright
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
An excellent breakdown of the blunders of our country over the past year with really interesting information/focus on the professionals who worked to combat it the entire time. Highly recommend if you feel comfortable reading it right now!