bbri's reviews
74 reviews

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett

challenging tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

challenging sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

Probably would’ve been better if told 100% through Essie’s POV

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Rape

Moderate: Homophobia, Suicide, and Religious bigotry

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

reflective 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? Yes

4.5

Actress by Anne Enright
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

not for me

The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

the plot twists were often predictable but still juicy so do with that what you will 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault