qingkhrome's Reviews (176)

It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror

Joe Vallese

3.5

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

My Sister, the Serial Killer

Oyinkan Braithwaite

3.75

dark tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was definitely a ride lol

Razorblade Tears

S.A. Cosby

5.0

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-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: Complicated

I love the character growth and the overall story so much 😭 it has so many layers of learning unconditional love, moving through grief, acceptance of others and empathy for people in this world. I sobbed at the end. My first S.A. Cosby book but definitely won’t be the last.

Before I Let Go

Kennedy Ryan

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-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: Complicated

I read this in 2 days which is very rare for me to do with books so safe to say I loved it. A second chance romance between ex spouses that is very well done. I loved how much growth every character had with themselves as well as within their relationships in life. Super excited for the new book for Hendrix!

These Fragile Graces, This Fugitive Heart

Izzy Wasserstein

3.5

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Remina

Junji Ito

4.25

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was morbid and bleak. Everything I want out of a Junji Ito manga. 🤭

The House on Mango Street

Sandra Cisneros

4.5

hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I haven’t read this since I was in middle school and still I thoroughly enjoyed it this time around. It was nostalgic and gave me a new appreciation and perspective for the story.

Welcome to Lovecraft

Joe Hill

4.5

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I wasn’t expecting it to be so dark but I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel. Might have to watch the series after I’m done.

Cursebound

Saara El-Arifi

5.0

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-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: Complicated

Loveeedd how everything is coming together and setting the stage for the 3rd book 😩 I care about each character in a different way even the newest ones and that’s pretty hard to do in a series. All the twists and turns really had me on the edge of my seat. I’m sad that it’s over but I’m excited for the next book to come out!

She of the Mountains

Vivek Shraya

3.25

challenging emotional 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: Complicated

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