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The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Listened to this on audiobook - generally enjoyed it. Quick listen! 
The Day Tripper by James Goodhand

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

4.0

 Listened to this one on audiobook. Generally enjoyed it, though it is more depressing than typical time -travel trope books, it gave the character depth and a more satisfying ending. 
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Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg

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informative medium-paced

3.0

I liked the idea of the book and some principles made sense. It did feel preachy at times, but I generally enjoyed it. 
A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting

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funny 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? No

3.25

Listened to the audiobook and it was super cute! Very mindless and sweet. For anyone familiar with Jenny Lawson, Kitty reminded me of her. I did love all the cat discussion as a cat mom. Their romance was sweet, but looking back on it, I don't really know what the conflict was. Still, I enjoyed it.
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The Christmas Catch by Clare Lydon

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a cute, wlw rom com. It was alright. I do wish it had more depth and was a bit bored at times, but generally enjoyed it. 
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Not Another Christmas Rom Com by A.J. Pine

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

I checked this book out because it was included with my Audible subscription and I wanted to listen to a festive rom-com. I hated it. I wish I could say there was something redeeming but I barely got through it because it was so cheesy (and IMO, not in a charming way). I also didn't love the male narrator - creeped me out.

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Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

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

4.0

I picked this book up on a whim at the library and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It was laugh out loud funny and so honest at times, it made me cringe. I loved Margo's character development. Really fun, silly, and surprisingly gut-wrenching at times. 
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Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

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

3.0

Saw this recommendation all over Booktok. I'm really into the time travel trope, but I did find this one kind of slow. However, the ending was pretty good and that made it more worthwhile for me. 
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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

4.0

Listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it! This book has been on my TBR for a long time  - and I think it deserves the hype. The main character is legitimately unlikable at first, but really grows over time. It gave me up vibes. Overall, a wholesome read. 
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

3.5

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was great! I found it difficult to keep track of the multiple subplots and side characters, but it may have been me processing the format over everything else. I wish there was more explanation of the mechanics of the magic. I did enjoy the love story, but it felt unsatisfying to me at times.
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