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31 reviews
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
dark
fast-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
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse, Stalking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
At Night All Blood is Black by David Diop
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore and Rape
Minor: Slavery