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My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Maybe I didn’t understand this book but I really did not enjoy it. I can appreciate the work put into though.
Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Such a lovely and cozy read. I connected with the characters and I loved the development of the main character but also how it highlighted what big changes can be made in a short time, not necessarily romantically but personally. The pacing was a bit slow for me but I think that’s because the other relationships were developing in contract to the main romantic relationships which I can appreciate and I’m not upset about. Definitely a great summer read!
The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan
4.0
As soon as they mentioned Wollstonecraft I was hooked. I’m not usually one for historical fiction but I really loved this and I have never been more invested in the life of a plant before!
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
Such a fun read and made me laugh out loud numerous times. I loved the characters and it was a really perfect mix or character and plot which I can always appreciate as sometimes I feel they get lost on one another, but this was a really perfect balance. The representation was done really well in my opinion and I enjoyed that it was done in a humorous but respectful way. And also Gwen and Art kissing each other just to see what it was like and being equally disappointed was so hilarious I would love to re read this one day.
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Contains spoilers - I loved this book with my entire being. Alderton picked this entire books directly out of my brain and it was so scarily accurate to my own thoughts and feelings I started to believe in mind readers. This perfectly encapsulates what is to be a woman, but also human. The writing was beautiful and it felt like sitting down with your fun aunt whilst you share a bottle of wine. This made me appreciate self love and romantic relationships but more importantly- friendships. Before this I had never considered my friendships are long term relationships but it is now probably my favourite way to describe them. Must read for anyone who is feeling lost or anyone in their 20s in general. Love.