reshusky's reviews
29 reviews
Intimacies, by Katie Kitamura
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Xenophobia, and Violence
Hell of a Book, by Jason Mott
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs and Slavery
Rainbow Milk, by Paul Mendez
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Racism
Minor: Police brutality, Xenophobia, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Queenie, by Candice Carty-Williams
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content and Racism
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death, by Caitlin Doughty
challenging
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Cannibalism
Redemptor, by Jordan Ifueko
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Book of Night Women, by Marlon James
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction
Red, White & Royal Blue, by Casey McQuiston
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
There is a lot of smut, feels more fanfic than novel. But it is a fun read, light hearted and definitely worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Homophobia
Minor: Addiction and Drug use
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25