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349 reviews

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

I have mixed feelings about this book.  It was written very well. The metaphors, symbolism, and imagery were all great. And I always appreciate a book that's open about mental health. 

The plot was... strange, to say the least. I enjoyed it, but it felt like just reading story vomit. The pieces didn't always fit together, but it held my attention and I enjoyed it? I don't know. 

It isn't bad enough to be only 3 stars, but it's not something I'd ever want to brag about reading nor would I probably recommend it so it's not a 4 star either.

Lunaria by Kara Douglas

adventurous lighthearted tense slow-paced

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

3.75

The Witch of Tin Mountain by Paulette Kennedy

hopeful mysterious tense

3.25

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

3.5

Render by K.A. Riley

adventurous dark 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? No

4.0

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.5

I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed Addie.
My only complaint is that it was a slow read. With going back and forth so often, I had to take it slow when reading, not to confuse myself.  However, the love story was sweet, and I really enjoyed the ending.

Sugaring Off by Gillian French

adventurous emotional slow-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

3.25

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional inspiring reflective sad 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? No

4.75