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149 reviews

A Technique for Producing Ideas - The Simple Five-Step Formula Anyone Can Use to Be More Creative in Business and in Life! by James Webb Young

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.25

pretty simple concept that i’ve read about in more modern, well rounded, and fun to read works like steal like an artist that offer more than just one kinda obvious idea and are therefore more worth your time assuming you’re looking for a quality read and not just straight up information and literally nothing else (though i’m sure it was more revolutionary when it was published so i don’t mean to entirely yuck mr. webb young’s yum but also austin kleon is just objectively more engaging so oh well, sucks to suck i guess, old guy 😬) 

Depart, Depart! by Sim Kern

dark emotional sad 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

3.75

pacing was a bit wonky. love how the historical stuff was interwoven into the story. the descriptions were very visceral and easy to relate to which made the story’s overall sense of tension and fear very tangible. the ending was rushed and some of the dialogue was quite a bit corny and felt dated despite it being published only 5 years ago since almost too much very 2020 slang was incorporated 

Experienced by Kate Young

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.25

A+ sex scenes like omg. very sweet yet predictable ending. kind of slow but still heartwarming, especially all of the lovely found family bits. 

The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-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

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.5

Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte

challenging dark emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Rest Stop by Nat Cassidy

dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

Tampa by Alissa Nutting

dark reflective tense medium-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

4.5

You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin, Lacey Lamar

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.0