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449 reviews
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment
The Wife Between Us by Sarah Pekkanen, Greer Hendricks
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of the Friendship Between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe by Eliza Knight, Denny S. Bryce
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0