Take a photo of a barcode or cover
typedtruths's reviews
1759 reviews
Aggie Flea is NOT a Liar! by A. Yi, Tania Ingram
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i'm letting myself count mg & children's books in my personal reading challenges this year, because why not? i read them!
this is a cbca notable, so i gave it a go and i loved it! made me laugh out loud an embarrassing amount of times
▷ Representation: Kumi (sc) is Korean-Australian.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
this is a cbca notable, so i gave it a go and i loved it! made me laugh out loud an embarrassing amount of times
▷ Representation: Kumi (sc) is Korean-Australian.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
➸ Content warnings for mentions of parental divorce and minor bullying.
A Snake Falls To Earth by Darcie Little Badger
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
i genuinely believe badger is one of the best authors of recent years. this book was phenomenal in every way. my fave of the year so far ♡
▷ Representation: Lipan Apache cast; asexual protagonist. nonbinary sc.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
▷ Representation: Lipan Apache cast; asexual protagonist. nonbinary sc.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
What Is Populism? by Jan-Werner Müller
informative
fast-paced
3.0
so uh, this was too intermediate for me. it wasn't as introductory as i hoped, so i might have to come back to it when i'm a little more familiar with political and economic theory
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
Content Warnings
➸ Trigger warnings for discussions of racism, homophobia, and classism.
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
look, the period typical sexism gets me every time i read christie but her mysteries are god tier. they deliver time. i think i know how it will go down and it never, ever works that way. hands down, the only author i can't predict and i love it
(except for the weird romance subplot but eh)
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
#1) The Mysterious Affair at Styles ★★★☆☆
look, the period typical sexism gets me every time i read christie but her mysteries are god tier. they deliver time. i think i know how it will go down and it never, ever works that way. hands down, the only author i can't predict and i love it
(except for the weird romance subplot but eh)
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
➸ Trigger warnings for period-typical sexism, infidelity, minor blood and injury depiction (fainting episodes, dead bodies), death of a father and husband, death from an epileptic fit mentioned (off-page), murder by stabbing with a knife, faked being tied up and held captive by armed burglars, false incarceration, and blackmail mentioned
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
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? No
4.5
Seraph of the End, Vol. 7 by Takaya Kagami
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.0
p. djèlí clark is a genius. brilliant.
▷ Representation: Black protagonists & scs; sapphic secondary character.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
▷ Representation: Black protagonists & scs; sapphic secondary character.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
➸ Trigger warnings for racism and white supremacy (theme), trauma, grief and loss depiction, death of a friend (on-page), death of parents and brother by lynching recounted, graphic body horror, murder, cannibalism, gun violence, fire
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
major flop. one of the most underwhelming mysteries i have ever read. not a shred of atmosphere or entertainment. i was most invested in maya reconnecting with her heritage and dealing with her trauma. and the twist? laughable
▷ Representation: Maya (mc) is Guatemalan-American and has insomnia and substance addictions.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
▷ Representation: Maya (mc) is Guatemalan-American and has insomnia and substance addictions.
Blog • Trigger Warning Database • StoryGraph
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness
➸ Trigger warnings for psychological domestic and child abuse mentioned, alcoholism and substance addiction discussed, insomnia and nightmares, alcohol consumption and abuse, graphic drug use and abuse (recreational and medicinal), a parent with a terminal illness mentioned, emesis, death of a father from gun violence recounted, death of an aunt from an overdose mentioned, murder of a best friend recounted, and loss of autonomy (abuse of hypnotherapy).
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.
My library book expired. Might try the audiobook.
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Too dark and triggering for me, atm.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Murder