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We Spread by Iain Reid
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A beautiful book about getting old and accepting death. A quick read with lovely characters and just enough mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a story about friendship, loss, and the consequences of erasing history. It’s definitely more of an atmosphere and character-centered story than a plot-driven one. Regardless, highly recommend.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Bone White by Ronald Malfi
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.5
Very fun to read if you like those “what the hell is happening” type of stories. Unfortunately, the ending was confusing and felt rushed. As someone who cares more about atmosphere and story progression than endings themselves, I enjoyed it.
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Beautifully written and lots of fun despite some pretty heavy themes. The characters have depth and you grow with them as you read. Highly recommend.
Graphic: Blood and Antisemitism
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
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dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
The Resting Place by Camilla Sten
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dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
This author is a master of creating sudden creepy scenes that make you shudder. This book was a bit too slow paced for me, but still definitely worth reading.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
We Are the Middle of Forever: Indigenous Voices from Turtle Island on the Changing Earth by Dahr Jamail, Stan Rushworth
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.5
A difficult, but well-rounded read. This book showcases a diverse (but western-US-heavy) set of perspectives. It is very much a stream-of-consciousness style book, as each chapter is based on verbal interview material.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
This book flows so well. It’s hard to put down. I enjoyed it and would recommend it!
Moderate: Domestic abuse