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Lucky Turtle by Bill Roorbach, Bill Roorbach

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I really loved this story. The characters were complex. There was hardship for many in the face of adversities. Either parents or a system that failed them, and yet they find a way to go on. I was thinking this would make a great book club read. Lots to discuss.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol, Deportation, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this. I found it very humorous. I might have even found many panels relatable.  Especially the "Pajamas"! 🥰 I really love my PJ's, too.

The Gift by Danielle Steel

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A really good reread. A story of  beautiful gifts that the people who com  into our lives can be no matter how long they stay. Yes... I cried.

Mistletoe at Moonglow by Deborah Garner

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A short, cozy Christmas read.
I would've liked a bit more depth, but I enjoyed it.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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

4.5

I really enjoyed the story. I know this may not be the last. I loved reading the children's conversations. The found family is so beautiful.  I love the humor Klune uses in the dialog between characters.  Just a great sequel

Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

I felt this was a good finale. The author tied thing up well, and I quite liked the ending and character arcs. 😀 

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

BEAUTIFUL.

How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back from Happiness by Andrea Owen

funny informative lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

I wasn't sure if I would get anything useful, but I gave it a try... because everyone has a time when the sh*t feelings are just getting in the way of happierness... also I wanted a replacement for my Buzzword "like" that didn't work out a few months ago. Now I feel like I accomplished a thing, and got some interesting hindsight for making a few habits of thought changes.
Cool. 😎 

Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad 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

5.0

What a great time I had with this trilogy as a whole! The 3rd book, kept me on the edge of my seat. The conversations between characters, as well as inner dialog with themselves, just kept the story moving.
The Fight & battle sequences were intense, and often quite gorish. 😳 Who knew this wouldn't bother me so much in a book?  I often felt like I was just rooting for some of my favorites to have a good death in battle. I  just believed if they were to die it should be with a blade of some kind in their hands. I will recommend The First Law series to anyone looking for grim dark adult fantasy. 

Homeland by R.A. Salvatore

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The feeling of nostalgia was there for me to dip into Forgotten Realms. I'm happy to have picked up fantasy I'm well acquainted with. Drizzt is an interesting character. From the beginning of his birth, he has been
set as different from his Dark Elf people. He questions, and doubts. No matter how much he is beaten. Will he be his societies undoing? I can't wait to find out.