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Campfire by Shawn Sarles
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was really enjoying this book, especially in the beginning. However I started to lose interest around the last 50 pages.
I still think this is worth the read though. I thought it was a very interesting concept and it definitely gave me goosebumps at certain points.
The plot twist was not plot twisting.
I still think this is worth the read though. I thought it was a very interesting concept and it definitely gave me goosebumps at certain points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was so beautiful, I really enjoyed reading it. It made me feel so much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Grief
The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I'm so glad I decided to pick this up while grabbing Heartstopper Volume 5.
I love these characters so much, so it was super fun learning more about them. I listened to a playlist of all the songs included on the character sheets while reading this and I had the time of my life.
I greatly appreciate all the work that Alice Oseman has put into this series. I have become so obsessed and I can't wait to read more of Oseman's work in the future.
I love these characters so much, so it was super fun learning more about them. I listened to a playlist of all the songs included on the character sheets while reading this and I had the time of my life.
I greatly appreciate all the work that Alice Oseman has put into this series. I have become so obsessed and I can't wait to read more of Oseman's work in the future.
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
4.0
I'm so glad I got the box set for Christmas because I was able to read all 4 books in one sitting!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Self harm
Minor: Homophobia
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Outing
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
Kappa by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book isn't terrible but it isn't anything spectacular! It's the perfect short story to read in one sitting to add to your reading goal.
I thought it was a super interesting concept though and I enjoyed reading about the Japanese folklore.
I thought it was a super interesting concept though and I enjoyed reading about the Japanese folklore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Mental illness, Cannibalism, and War
Minor: Dementia
Girls of a Certain Age by Maria Adelmann
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Not terrible but not amazing. I didn't realize it was short stories at first so after I figured that out it got better. Some parts were a bit confusing and harder to understand. I wasn't really able to connect with any of the characters or the stories, it felt like the stories could have gone deeper.
It seems as if the most interesting chapters were the shortest ones unfortunately.
It seems as if the most interesting chapters were the shortest ones unfortunately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Self harm
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug use and Schizophrenia/Psychosis