beth_simmons's reviews
50 reviews

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.0

Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg

emotional relaxing 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? No

4.0

A quick, engaging read, my first from this prolific author. Although there were a few times I felt the storyline was a little forced, the characters were relatable and interesting. I enjoyed it, and will look for others she has written.

Dockside by Susan Wiggs

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

The Goodbye Quilt by Susan Wiggs

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.5

Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Beautiful writing, but hard to follow at times. It took me a while to get into it. Not a light read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Violence

Moderate: Pedophilia, Vomit, Classism

Being Pickity by Wendy Walter

informative lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

4.0

Howard Thurman: Portrait of a Practical Dreamer by Elizabeth Yates

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs

hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

A fairly predictable, feel-good rance, but with enough mystery to keep it interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, War

Minor: Addiction, Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury