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223 reviews

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

It's not the book, it's me 😭. Pacing is very slow but you can tell it's going to be a good story. I'm just not in the headspace to read a drawn out saga. Might come back to it but probably not. 

The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

emotional reflective 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

3.75

3.75 stars (lol). Every reflection about returning home was very relatable. I have so many quotes marked. Vocabulary is insane and I should honestly study the new words introduced here. Political commentary was interesting to me 70% of the time, 30% of the time it felt random and unnecessary, but still fit into the characterization of Andres. Plot is barely there, but the strength of the writing and ideas carries it.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

Happy Endings by Thien-Kim Lam

funny lighthearted reflective 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

2.75

Babel by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

Jade War by Fonda Lee

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

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

4.0

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

reflective 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

Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0