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Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah

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emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i loved this book so much. it was thrilling while also emotional. i was not expecting to love the writing as much as i did. absolutely beautiful and unique. kept me hooked until the very end
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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

3.25

i liked this book, it was a good book to revive me out of my reading shlump. i’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quick and easy read that keeps you on your toes.
The Martian by Andy Weir

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

4.0

i really enjoyed this book! andy weir does a good job at making sci-fi heart warming and funny. was a good book to get out of a reading slump!
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring tense fast-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

5.0

i LOVED this book. the story was absolutely beautiful. the reading experience was top notch. i was crying at some parts and laughing at others. not normally a sci fi reader but this one is worth a read.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

this book was wonderful from beginning to end! i loved the ending and i was not expecting what happened even though ive seen the movie! 
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

3.75

this was a beautiful book. the writing is beyond wonderful. the only reason i gave it less than four stars is because of the length. i loved the writing but it is definitely a journey to complete.
The Fury by Alex Michaelides

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

3.25

i really liked this book. i wasn’t expecting the end at all. i think i still preferred the writing style in the silent patient, but this was still really good. it had a lot of good messages.
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.25

really great book, i didn’t understand all of the shakespeare references but it was still really good.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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

4.5

This book was pretty great to read as a 19 (almost 20) year old who feels just how esther felt throughout the book. she was able to put into words so many feelings that i have never been able to communicate. her writing style is unlike any other book i have read and she tells a story extremely well. i would definitely recommend for young adult struggling with mental illness.
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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

5.0

this is by far one of my favorite books of all time. i loved the writing and just the story as a whole. was not expecting to love a story about a band as much as this one. i still think about it weeks after reading!