celticthistle's reviews
159 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

I've now read this twice.  Still through gritted teeth 

The Other Side of the Bridge by Mary Lawson

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

Wild by Kristin Hannah

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Both of You by Adele Parks

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Chick lit done badly!

In the Seeing Hands of Others by Nat Ogle

dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The book reads like text messages, emails, police documents.  Very clever writing 

The Berlin Sisters by Soraya M. Lane

dark reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

The Forgotten Child by Lorhainne Eckhart

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

How to Find Home by Mahsuda Snaith

emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, and Stalking