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76 reviews
The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
The reader wasn’t for me so I might return to this one in print!
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I absolutely devoured this one. If you love cozy fantasy with a dash of darkness, read Nettle & Bone!!
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This book cracked my brain open and rearranged everything in the best way.
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
I’ve been having a blast returning to the early works of Sedaris lately and this one certainly holds up!
She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
5.0