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The Land of Forgotten Girls by Erin Entrada Kelly
challenging
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
4.0
For this book being intended for children, the content is very heavy. There are instances of verbal and physical abuse and violence throughout. Be prepared for that. There are also glimmers of hope.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Chorus of Mushrooms by Hiromi Goto
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-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
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson
adventurous
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Stephen Fry's Secrets of the Roaring 20s by Stephen Fry, John Woolf, Baker Nick
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.5
The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Find Me by André Aciman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
Liked the intellectualizing, didn't care for the rest.