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An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Oh, Benedict. So far, he is the least likable Bridgerton, and that is REALLY saying something. This one is a pretty bald Cinderella retelling that doesn’t cover much new ground and really puts its MCs in some unlovable moments, so I’d recommend skipping it.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
Reading Quinn’s afterword note was interesting, because this book was both very of its time and rather contemporary... two characters suffering from extreme anxiety and PTSD due to the death of their respective parents find love together... awww.
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A quick, moving memoir of Brown’s life as a Black woman moving through white spaces. Due to her work being largely centered in the church the text has a strong Christian leaning, which might make it more accessible to white people in the evangelical community trying to begin their anti racist education, particularly if the tone in works by Coates or Oluo have been deemed too “harsh.”
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Meh. Really the only positive thing I can say for this book is that it gives representation to a group (neurodivergent folks) that doesn’t often get much in popular lit. But there’s just not much else to recommend it. At least it was a quick read.
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I'm a total sucker for the "gift I didn't ask for" and "secret softie" tropes, and Maggie Hoskie is a perfect combination of the two. She's like Veronica Mars meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Diné. I'm really digging this series, and I'm looking forward to continuing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
If Douglas Adams had been a big fan of Eurovision, this might have been the book he would have written. The voice and tone is very similar to Hitchhiker's Guide, and the structure alternates between chapters following the main plot of "hey earth you're not alone!" and chapters introducing the other denizens of the galactic neighborhood in hilarious detail. The language can get a little carried away at times, but overall it's a fun, imaginative read that ends on a sweet, hopeful note.