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68 reviews
The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
it took a bit for me to get into it but once i did it whizzed past..
Luster by Raven Leilani
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
that was crazy
A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
literally the funniest book i've read.... those kids were iconic
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
LOL okay....... that sure was a book!
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.25
i cried! i loved all the different personalities of the writers. it seemed very real to me
Godshot by Chelsea Bieker
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
first book that has made me cry in a while
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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
SOO GOOD!!
And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I Was Ready by Meaghan O'Connell
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
very insightful... will definitely think of this book in the future
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
that girl was so annoying but i liked the descriptions of the houses