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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Girls Before Earls by Anna Bennett
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? Yes
4.0
One Snowy Night by Patience Griffin
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had a hard time getting started but once I did it was good. If I read it at another time I might’ve had an easier time. I enjoyed the small town aspects and the quilting parts. The romance was fine - the characters have a connection but I’m not sure it was developed enough for me to enjoy it fully. I will definitely try more by the author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Child death and Car accident
The deaths happen off page and before the story but they’re definitely a part of it. Alcoholism is also a part but it’s not super detailed.
North Woods by Daniel Mason
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is more about North Woods than the characters that filter through the space over 300-400 years.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
For as graphic as this story could be (it is about serial killers taking out other serial killers after all), the two main characters are so soft with each other and so cute that I could myself sometimes forgetting what they did for fun. Don’t worry though every few chapters there’s enough murder and gruesomeness to remind you. 🤣 I liked the secondary characters as well and am looking forward to continuing with this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Murder, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Pedophilia
The content warning tags are very accurate at the beginning of the story. Please take them seriously. I did manage to avoid most talk of eyeballs which was my most triggering thing but it’s all in there and fairly descriptive.
I thought the child sexual assault references were vague (no descriptions just clear references that something had happened to the character , but I’ve not lived through that myself so it may be triggering for someone just the reference.
The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Knockout by Sarah MacLean
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Art of the Chase by Tracy Brogan
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
4.75
For the people who love historical romance but want to read about something other than a Duke or the gilded age (listen I love those too but variety is good). Loved this story of Mackinaw Island during the development of the Grand Hotel and everything that it has become. The hero and heroine are wonderful and flawed and just have so much chemistry. Loved it!!