june_buggie's reviews
11 reviews
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
dark
funny
mysterious
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
3.75
Absolutely LOVED the not so subtle but blink and you miss it hint on who the other werewolf is. Chef’s kiss
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Child abuse
Minor: Pregnancy and Death of parent
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Would be better if it was gay but other than that no notes keep everything the same but like gay
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Animal death, Murder, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Torture, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Child death, and Stalking
Minor: Alcoholism
Spoiler
multiple suicide attempts from two different characters, two are technically successful though the deaths are temporarily, and one unsuccessful. There is a scene where one of the main character repeatedly self harms while experimenting with his new regenerative healing abilities. Graphic depictions of death via electric shock torture/spoiler>
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Xenophobia, Medical trauma, and Racism
Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
Wilder Girls by Rory Power
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really wanted to enjoy this but I felt there were so many plot holes and the ending just wasn’t enjoyable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Body horror, Death of parent, Child death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Abandonment, War, and Physical abuse
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, War, Xenophobia, and Gaslighting
Minor: Torture