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78 reviews
The Maid by Nita Prose
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The Roughest Draft by Austin Siegemund-Broka, Emily Wibberley
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
The Return by Rachel Harrison
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Toxic friendship
Chasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer by David Reichert
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Stalking, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Drug use
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Grief, and Stalking
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Really loved the mystery and pacing for the first 3/4. I think the writing was strong until it came to the resolution. The explanation for the mystery made sense but the denouement really dragged.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug use