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An Orphan in History: Retrieving a Jewish Legacy by Paul Cowan, Paul Cowan

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0

The 2 parts of the book made sense as a separation to his family’s story then his own story. It is written in a “this happened then this happened then this happened” fashion so it does get boring to read. But it’s a good story of Cowan finding himself. 
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

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challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I gave “The Reckless Oath We Made” 2 stars because it was horrific. I had no idea this was by the same author but the amount of 5 star reviews I read calling this an “age gap romance” saying it’s not pedophilia because Wavy “consented”…. I am very scared for the children in your lives. Nevertheless, this book was so realistic of stories of childhood abuse and trauma I had to take a few breaks reading. The rape and subsequent sex scenes are explicit.
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Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Redwood Court by DéLana R.A. Dameron

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hopeful reflective 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? No

4.0

The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose

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funny 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? It's complicated

3.0

The previous books in the series were more tense than this one. I had been wanting a look at Flora’s life growing up and we finally got it in this book. A few rogue periods and commas in the ARC. No one dies in the end! Thank you Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own! #TheMaidsSecret #NetGalley
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This book had me laughing for much of the beginning half. It’s such a sweet story you wouldn’t expect from sci fi and fantasy. 
Cuckoo by Gretchen Felker-Martin

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

We'll Never Tell by Wendy Heard

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adventurous mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Lobato

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I think immigrant women who seek better for their daughters is one of the highest forms of love. I see my family in these 2 and will make this book gifts for my mom and grandmother. 
As We Forgive Others by Shane Peacock

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0