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109 reviews

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

it gets so emotional to read their journeys trying to balance their present and past. it never occurred to me to think that name could affect one character’s place in the society.

Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.0

The Dragon's Promise by Elizabeth Lim

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

5.0

All the Lovers in the Night by Mieko Kawakami

emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

3.0

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Violence

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous challenging emotional informative tense medium-paced

4.5

Educated by Tara Westover

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

as a slow reader, i am quite surprised of how i could finished a non-fiction less than a week. it’s only mean that i was so hooked by the story. it’s slow paced until the part where she finally set her foot on a formal education, but after that it’s super fun to follow. the difference between Tara’s way of thinking before and after getting an education was really noticeable. it’s heart wrenching to know the fact that certain part of her life was just so horrible, it’s impossible to be bear but she got through it. this piece of work is totally worth the hype and the achievements. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Sexism

Kafe Ajaib Yang Memasak Impian by Suyoung Kim

adventurous hopeful informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ceritanya tentang anak kecil yang mencari tau impian dia, tapi ternyata nggak cocok deh buat aku pribadi. ceritanya sendiri kurang bikin aku penasaran, dan kayaknya ada yang kurang gitu. tapi, ilustrasi dalam bukunya cakep banget sih!

The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad 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

5.0

this book truly opened my eyes to the wonderful world of pet ownership. id never had a pet before, and it beautifully captured the range of emotions and the special bond that forms between humans and animals. the relationship between Satoru and Nana was particularly heartwarming - strong, unique, and filled with both love and sass. Nana's feisty personality shone through, and her protectiveness towards Satoru was endearing. all the characters were truly lovable, making it a captivating read. 

while i might have guessed some plot points, the ending still managed to pack a powerful emotional punch. tears welled up as i finished the last few pages. 

this heartwarming book is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved a pet, especially a cat.