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450 reviews

The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-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

4.0

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.0

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.5