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35 reviews

The Last Word by Taylor Adams

3.25

Never Lie by Freida McFadden

3.0

Twists aren’t twisty

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 This is a book that speaks to the many ways we deal with loss, and it does an incredible job with parallel situations. There’s beauty in individual journeys, close-knit, expanded families, and large groups of strangers gathered for a reason. 

I’m better for having read it.

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

3.0

This was a fun read, but certain plot points felt unearned. Book one could built a much better foundation for the rest of the trilogy. 

Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

Switched books because the politics began to drag on a bit. I'd like to return to it in the future and try again.

Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones

4.5

Planetfall by Emma Newman

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life by Light Watkins

hopeful relaxing slow-paced

4.0

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

Silver in the Wood & Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

3.5

Loved the writing and tension. I’m not in a rush to read the 2nd book, but I’m reading her first novel.