Scan barcode
bookish_in_bklyn's reviews
169 reviews
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book combined my love of plants, magic and romance perfectly. I absolutely adored reading it!
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Required reading for very American.
Educated by Tara Westover
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
This was an incredible story, unbelievable, at times. I am in awe that Dr. Westover was able to survive and tell the tale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers by Sarah Tomlinson
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Definitely not what I expected. Part thriller, part fiction with some rock and roll moved in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction and Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Excellent historical fiction by Sadeqa Johnson! This book dealt with a tough subject, and contained a lot of difficult subject matter. Check content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Slavery
Moderate: Rape
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Racism, and Violence
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, and Sexism
Moderate: War