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78 reviews
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Antisemitism, Racism, Rape, Body horror, Murder, Sexual assault, and Gore
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
5.0
Sylvia Plath always does something to me, what is that something you may ask? She hits home. Her blunt, honest and confessional writing in this book made me FEEL emotional in a way that no writer or poet could make anyone feel. She single handedly will take you through the mind of someone so disconnected in the most accurate “nail on the head” bluntness that no one seems to do nowadays. I felt Esther’s pain and sorrow vividly.
There are obvious content and trigger warnings in this book, read with caution. Sylvia does not sugar coat, the vivid account of Esther’s slow destruction isn’t for the faint of heart. However, it is tragic, uncomfortable and exactly what depression looks, sounds and FEELS like on a daily basis.
Esther had everything and felt she had nothing. She’s a strong, quick witted and methodical. It’s incredible how Plath doesn’t hold back as I, myself, would have no courage to write the way she does.
This book is art. This book is pain. This book is the greatest works of art. I do not say this lightly. This book needs to be on your bucket list.
There are obvious content and trigger warnings in this book, read with caution. Sylvia does not sugar coat, the vivid account of Esther’s slow destruction isn’t for the faint of heart. However, it is tragic, uncomfortable and exactly what depression looks, sounds and FEELS like on a daily basis.
Esther had everything and felt she had nothing. She’s a strong, quick witted and methodical. It’s incredible how Plath doesn’t hold back as I, myself, would have no courage to write the way she does.
This book is art. This book is pain. This book is the greatest works of art. I do not say this lightly. This book needs to be on your bucket list.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
4.0
This book was LONG, but wonderfully written. Some parts were slow but it is something that I can appreciate. Ead and Sabran’s relationship was possibly the most interesting part of the book and I enjoyed watching them navigate these difficult times in their world. The plot twists were unexpected but they made things move in a way to keep me interested and informed. Overall, I know there is a wide audience that this book will appeal to, and she makes fantasy digestible even if it’s not your favourite genre, I’m sure you will find joy in this book!