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Crier's War by Nina Varela
adventurous
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? Yes
3.75
Excellent sapphic fantasy. Can’t wait to read book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Minor: Sexual content
Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
This book is so, so, so beautiful and even better than Night Sky With Exit Wounds (in my opinion). No one writes quite like him.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and War
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
A book like a good pack of (salt and vinegar) chips. Not much nutritional value, but it certainly feeds the heart!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Ethics: A Very Short Introduction by Simon Blackburn
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
A brilliant and accessible introduction!! I’m not well versed in philosophy and found this really easy to understand. I learned so much and would suggest this to anyone curious about philosophy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism and Sexual assault
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Madeline Miller is a genius. Read her books ASAP.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Sexual assault
Moderate: War
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Read this book. Hype is so worth it. Left me heartbroken in the best way. Miller is a genius.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Calling a Wolf a Wolf by Kaveh Akbar
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Such beautiful writing. If you like Ocean Vuong, you’ll absolutely adore Kaveh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: War
Minor: Self harm and Sexual content
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I’ve read this twice and personally feel no other dystopia compares. As an artist I remain moved by Huxley’s understanding of the importance of good art. It is definitely a product of its time but remains beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual content
The Fall by Albert Camus
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I tried reading this book a bit ago unsuccessfully but am so happy I tried again. Incredibly fascinating. However, I do prefer ‘The Outsider’ still.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Unearthing The Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett by Marta McDowell
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I love The Secret Garden and I love this book. McDowell writes in a very engaging way and the information was fascinating. I loved the inclusion of some of Burnett’s other writings, especially the piece about her robin, which made me cry. Highly reccomend.