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Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Moderate: War and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.25
Ahh my heart! This book was an unexpected delight - the food parts were my favourite, but I also loved the dialogue (so Southern), the Kentucky setting and the beautiful descriptions of nature. Big recommend!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Animal cruelty
The Work by Bri Lee
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Broken Code: Inside Facebook and the fight to expose its toxic secrets by Jeff Horwitz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.
Far too long and detailed. I just couldn’t get into it.
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.25
Ahhh my heart! I loved this so much. A definite slow burn but worth the wait.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.5
One of my fave reads of the year - and yes, I’m calling that in May!