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66 reviews

I Didn't Know I Needed This by Eli Rallo

inspiring medium-paced

4.0

This was a little lengthy but it feels like a great “how to” guide for women in their early twenties trying to navigate love and relationships (romantic and platonic). 

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

adventurous inspiring 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

4.25

I really enjoyed this. Lots of twists and turns and excited to finish the series and get clued in to all the references and character appearances I missed in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series.

This Blood That Burns Us by S.L. Cokeley

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this sequel. The publishing company really does need to hire a copy-editor but I’m excited to see where the series goes. 

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.75

A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber

adventurous lighthearted fast-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

4.0

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

Just Kids by Patti Smith

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

Women & Power: A Manifesto by Mary Beard

dark informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Insightful look at misogyny and the western canon. Mary Beard is brilliant as always.

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Toxic relationship

The Long Game by Elena Armas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.