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22 reviews

At First Spite by Olivia Dade

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

4.25

Lovely sweet romance! Loved the honest depiction of mental illness and recovery. These characters felt so well fleshed out and authentic.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Child death

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

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? No

4.5

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Did not finish book.

Not for me. Too much backstory to slog through before I could get engaged. 

How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis

hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

A true gem. Davis doesn't waste time in this book, she just gives you the information that you asked for in an accessible, friendly, and helpful way. A must read for families with young children, neurodivergent people, or anyone else struggling to keep their home livable.

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

Queer Windows: Volume 1 Spring by Cay Fletcher

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A

4.75

Mistletoe and Mishigas by M.A. Wardell

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A

4.0

Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell

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? N/A

4.75

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Grief, and Death