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206 reviews

The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg

challenging informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

4.0

The Secret History of Twin Peaks by Mark Frost

challenging informative mysterious slow-paced

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

4.25

The first quarter of the book was difficult to get through, but it is an excellent companion piece to Twin Peaks once you power through. 

Small Game by Blair Braverman

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

This was really, really good. 

The Retreat by Sarah Pearse

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Fun mystery! Looking forward to the next one

Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet by Hannah Ritchie

challenging hopeful informative medium-paced

4.75

This book changed my perspective on climate change and general environmental sustainability, for the better. 

Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay

mysterious tense fast-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

4.25

I read most of this book in one sitting. Fantastic book, hard to put down

Becoming the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Really solid! Can't wait for the next one

How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price

challenging informative fast-paced

5.0

Super breezy read. The book provides exactly the information it promises in the title. The steps are all simple to follow and I feel like the lessons in this book may actually improve my life.