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32 reviews

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Emotional abuse

Asking for a Friend by Ronnie Riley

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I don’t mind spice-forward books but I wish the amount of objectification of the male MC was just as frequent as the female MC. Like okay she has boobs and a butt. But what about him? All we get is “he’s hot and wears glasses”. All women are stunning and hot and beautiful. WHERE IS THE FEMALE GAZE!!!!!!!! Convince me this man is hot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Blood, and Medical trauma

Minor: Bullying, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I would have given this four stars if the only character of color weren’t given forced “Mexican accents” and put into stereotypical minor roles of nurse and housekeeper. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent

The Women by Kristin Hannah

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, and Car accident

The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Wish You Weren't Here by Christy Schillig

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5