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46 reviews
The Savior's Book Café Story in Another World (Manga) Vol. 2 by Oumiya, Reiko Sakurada, Kyouka Izumi
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5
Volume 2 got even better-- more action scenes, more character development, more romance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco Hatori
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I love this first volume just as much as I love the anime. Can't wait to read more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Incest
My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders by MONZUSU
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
A fantastic collection, and very informative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Bullying, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Ableism
Moderate: Chronic illness
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
4.0
I loved this book. One of my favorites of the year so far. I loved the conversations between Dex and Mosscap, and Becky Chambers's writing style and descriptions of the sci-fi setting.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing
Sue & Tai-Chan 1 by Konami Kanata
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
If you love cats and happiness, this is the book to read.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I flew through this book really fast. I think the message was powerful, moving, and inspiring. The beginning is very emotionally difficult to read, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 14 by Tomohito Oda
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I continue to love this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual content
Can't Escape Love by Alyssa Cole
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It's perfect for nerds like me who love romance stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Jade War by Fonda Lee
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
Jade War was just as great as Jade City, but with more quiet planning scenes and less action (but the action scenes were unforgettable).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, and Violence
The Moorchild by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I originally read this when I was 12 years old and recently decided to reread it. I enjoyed it, but I remember enjoying it much more when I was 12. The pacing was slower than I remembered, but it did have the cottagecore vibes I was looking for too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Bullying
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual assault, Infertility, and Confinement