teacrew's reviews
298 reviews

Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala

4.5

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.5

Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

dark medium-paced

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

4.5

Listened to this as an audio book and had my mouth open multiple times. The back story building up initially making sense as a trauma response and then transforming to something larger was a wild ride.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

3.0

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

One of the hardest books to read in my recent memory. Huge trigger warnings required

There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee

informative medium-paced

4.0

Bento's Sketchbook by John Berger
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.

The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree by Shokoofeh Azar

4.5

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

5.0