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Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Deserted Island Diary Vol. 1 by Kokonasu Rumba
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Tomo-Chan Is a Girl! Vol. 1 by Fumita Yanagida
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
Strange the Dreamer 🦋
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
I adored this book 😭 I was so worried at the start as I went in blind. The descriptive writing, whilst beautiful, had me doubting if I could make it through this chonk of a book. But I needn’t have worried 🥰
Laini creates such a clear picture of the world. The premise of the book, the plot itself - so original. Books opening with the promise of adventure, aren’t usually my thing but I was absorbed completely once we met Sarai and her fellow blues 👀
The characters are the reason this book won my heart. They were really well developed, I felt I knew each and every one of them. The whole romance thing was done in such a delicate way, I didn’t mind it. 💕
And that ending! How dare you!! I’ll never recover 🤯
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
I adored this book 😭 I was so worried at the start as I went in blind. The descriptive writing, whilst beautiful, had me doubting if I could make it through this chonk of a book. But I needn’t have worried 🥰
Laini creates such a clear picture of the world. The premise of the book, the plot itself - so original. Books opening with the promise of adventure, aren’t usually my thing but I was absorbed completely once we met Sarai and her fellow blues 👀
The characters are the reason this book won my heart. They were really well developed, I felt I knew each and every one of them. The whole romance thing was done in such a delicate way, I didn’t mind it. 💕
And that ending! How dare you!! I’ll never recover 🤯
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, War, Violence, Murder, Confinement, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Fence, Vol. 4: Rivals by C.S. Pacat
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Outing, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Death, Suicide, and Violence
You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I LOVED the concept of this graphic novel. A world where hearts can be numbed so you can no longer feel sadness, anger or anxiety. But sadly resulting in the loss of happy emotions too. June is the only person left with a heart. 💔
The illustration style was so perfect for this story. So moody and raw. Quite simplistic which added to that feeling of loneliness. ✍🏻
Overall, a good message for young readers. I would’ve liked a bit more complexity. The story seemed to wrap up pretty quickly. 📖
The illustration style was so perfect for this story. So moody and raw. Quite simplistic which added to that feeling of loneliness. ✍🏻
Overall, a good message for young readers. I would’ve liked a bit more complexity. The story seemed to wrap up pretty quickly. 📖
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
adventurous
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Rape
Moderate: Excrement, Death, Abandonment, Animal death, Body shaming, and Pregnancy
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Confinement, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Animal death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Drug use