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mikaelaandherbooks
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While it is great that this book seeks to cover heavy topics in this coming of age novel, it is overall very slow paced and a bit disconjointed/rushed in places throughout the storyline.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Minor: Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Everyone needs to read this book - Matt Haig beautifully shares his experience battling depression and anxiety, in a way that really cuts deep to the heart. It is a very engaging twist on a typical memoir style of book and from the way he described anxiety, it gave words to how I've been feeling for a very long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Wow! I would not classify myself as a romance reader, but I loved this book and cannot wait to read the rest of the series! It is perfectly written to be light hearted with the best balance of humor thrown in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall, this is a good book with a story on the resiliency of a fourteen year old girl as she navigates the harsh realities of the country she grows up in. While it was a bit challenging to get into at the beginning, I grew used to the narrative choice of writing style and enjoyed the character development of the main character, Adunni.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Slavery, Trafficking
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This incredibly cute middle grade has strong family themes and learning about one's ancestry. I adored this story as we followed our main character coming to terms with welcoming a younger sister and learning more about her extended family.
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emotional
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:
Complicated
While this coming-of-age story is told in a unique style with the MC writing letters to an anonymous receiver, it was overall not very engaging. I almost didn't finish it because of this, but since it was a short story I figured I would finish it. However, the story didn't get better, I didn't grow attached to any of the characters, and the end reveal did not have the impact I felt it should have.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism, Suicide, Car accident, Abortion
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This is a really great place to start when looking to learn about Christianity and hear from others what it looked like when they began to follow God.
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Fantastic art style and great short stories on women with incredible life events to discuss!
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is how you write a novel that hooks you from the beginning! I absolutely loved this story from start to finish. There is amazing social commentary on women, their sexuality, and LGBTQ+ matters - but more than that, it showcases a main character who embodies the complexities of being human. The progression of the story is well timed and the twists and turns only add to the main character's development. So well done!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicide, Abortion
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A good, easy to read and short classic with strong themes of friendship, loyalty, and finding one's meaning/purpose - would definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder
Minor: Death of parent