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43 reviews
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
challenging
dark
hopeful
sad
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland from the west.
On September 17, 1939, Russia invaded Poland from the east.
I remembered these dates.
Two warring nations gripped Poland like girls fighting over a doll. One held the leg, the other the arm. They pulled so hard that one day, the head popped off.
The Nazis sent our people to ghettos and concentration camps.
The Soviets sent our people to gulags and Siberia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Jane Eyre: A Retelling by Tanya Landman
3.0
I don't want a Mr Rochester
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
adventurous
4.25
Though I didn't always understand what was happening, especially in terms of the curses and consequences - I always enjoyed the book and read it through quickly. I felt very engaged in story, and also felt for Alyrra.
It's also only after finishing the book, I realised that it was based on a Grimm story.
It's also only after finishing the book, I realised that it was based on a Grimm story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse
Careering by Daisy Buchanan
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.5
The Maid by Nita Prose
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
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? Yes
3.5
Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
An interesting look into her life at that time. I just wanted something to happen!!
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
A fun read, that moved fast! I liked the characters, and Tiffy's slow realisation of how much of a dick Justin is. I really liked the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer and Forced institutionalization