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47 reviews

Something Like Gravity by Amber Smith

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

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challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book is disturbing and beautiful and very challenging. It puts things on paper that we never want to talk about. I will say I felt wrong for reading it at times... be careful with yourself

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The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan

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adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

This was worth the reread. It hits even harder when you've sat with it. An epic story

The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

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challenging emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

Not as good as the first one, but I'm glad they continued the story

The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith

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dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes

4.0

Please ask yourself if you're really ready to read this book before you do. It's a very graphic description of rape and it's aftermath.
The book deals with the emotion and consequences SA has on a life very truthfully. I think there is room for further nuance but understand that every story is different.
This book didn't make me cry, but it made me throw up

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Normal People by Sally Rooney

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

I don't think I started to get it until pg 132 and I don't think I really got it until I read 175-190. I really wanted to love this, people say it's so good, and it has incredible moments. I personally didn't like the way dialogue was written, I found it hard to keep straight. Unsure how I feel about the ending, but would say it's worth a read

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