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18 reviews
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
emotional
hopeful
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 chronic illness representation in this book was stellar. I felt so seen in Isabel and Sasha. I loved the casual representation of lesbianism, bisexuality, Jewish characters, and Black characters. The romance made me giggle and kick my feet but it was also so realistic and complex.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Alcohol
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
I thoroughly enjoyed Hoff’s writing style and found the information on Taoism educational and interesting. My love for Winnie the Pooh only made this book more enjoyable. However, I found the book lacking in a lot of nuance about how people may be barred by personal or societal circumstances from incorporating Taoist principles into their lives.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Suicide
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.0