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Any Man by Amber Tamblyn
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i am utterly incapable of articulating just how powerful this book is, but it is both a work of art and a work of serious societal importance.
it is also extremely triggering, so please, for your own sake, check your warnings and do not go into this blind.
it is also extremely triggering, so please, for your own sake, check your warnings and do not go into this blind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, Transphobia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Deadnaming
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
i love everything about this book and i highly suggest it to anyone who loves anything that falls into a genre i like to call "good for her". 100/10. yes.
also, can we take a moment to talk about the artwork???? it's Absolutely Stunning.
also, can we take a moment to talk about the artwork???? it's Absolutely Stunning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
The Color of Blood by Mona Kabbani
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pretty sure i've said it before, but i'll say it again for the people in the back: mona kabbani is my roman empire and i love everything that she is, thank you goodnight. (also this book was wonderful and absolutely worth the read)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Murder
Where Reasons End by Yiyun Li
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
it's hard to put my thoughts about this book into words, given how personal the experience was, so i'll just say this: to say it was a difficult read is putting it mildly. it was something i had to put down many times over in order to step back and deal with my own feelings, but overall, it definitely helped me on my journey of both grieving and healing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide, and Grief
Vanilla by Mona Kabbani
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
once again, i'm obsessed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Satan's Priest by Willow McQuerry
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby
dark
emotional
tense
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? Yes
5.0
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.
as was true with love redesigned by lauren asher, i liked everything, but that didn’t stop me from getting bored. maybe i should just accept that “fluffier”/more contemporary books aren’t my jam. they tend to feel too much like i’m forcing myself to participate in small talk.