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Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

3.75

I liked aspects of the story, but my mind was constantly comparing it to Jane Eyre, and finding something missing that I ca8explain.
Sweet Tea Witch Mysteries Books 1-10 by Amy Boyles

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

3.5

There's fun stuff here, but I could figure out the killers too early in each book. 
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A combination of wonderful storytelling, philosophical reflection, historical adventure, and the pain and pleasure of being human makes this an unforgettable genre-bending book.

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Closer Home by Kerry Anne King

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emotional hopeful 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

A quick, sweet read about love, grief, loss and the complexity of family.the 
The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg

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

3.5

In some ways, it was difficult to differentiate between characters or root for anyone in particular.  Not as lighthearted as I wxpected.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous dark emotional tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

This is a richly imagined fairytale with a feminist twist. It challenges patriarchal interpretations of the roles of princesses, prince's, and witches.

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