whisper88's reviews
206 reviews
The Lesser Kindred, by Elizabeth Kerner
dark
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? No
2.25
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (AmazonClassics Edition), by Washington Irving
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Sexual content
The Sign of Four (AmazonClassics Edition), by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Bedlam's Bard, by Ellen Guon, Mercedes Lackey
challenging
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders
See content warning- found to be triggering.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (AmazonClassics Edition), by Arthur Conan Doyle
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
4.75
Honey Girl, by Morgan Rogers
emotional
slow-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? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Mental illness, and Alcohol