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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

dark emotional mysterious 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

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

5.0

it took me a chapter to get into the writing, but then I was immersed into the story!
I loved all those different characters, their different stories and this beautiful prose! I loved how Evaristo tied all of these characters together. loved, loved, loved it!

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

1.75

I assumed Casey was in her fifties/sixties and was always surprised when it was mentioned that she was in her mid-thirties. 
whoever decided on this narrator for the story didn't do their job. 

I felt the tension throughout the story and wanted to know what is going on and how the mystery will be resolved until about the 80 % mark. that's when the story took a turn and it got ridiculous and I just wanted it to be over. 

this was my first Riley Sager thriller and I was very disappointed. 

The Dare by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

3.5

the topic of Taylor's struggle with her body image was very relatable and I saw myself quite often reflected in her insecurities and focusing on flaws. 

I enjoyed both Taylor's and Conor's growth and loved seeing more of Conor's character after being a side character in the previous books. 

the break-ups were plentiful, the constant miscommunication and the drama always on point and overall a great last story in the Briar U series. 

One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus

adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

3.0

I really liked the characters that we focused on in this story and the cast for the audiobook was great!

I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book and though I didn't guess the twist at the end, it overall felt kind of underwhelming to me. 

overall an okay read. 

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

I loved the emotions, the drastic changes, the fury about going back into the Games, the Games themself were my favorite (in terms of world building and hurdles that the characters were thrown into). 

Peeta has matured so much in this novel, I fell in love with him all over again. 
and Finnick was just a delight!

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.75

I listened to the story mostly via audiobook and had the feeling I missed a few details here and there.
then I tried immersive reading and this was a much better experience. 

I was sad and angry and feeling hopeful and protective of Demon. 
it is definitely worth a re-read in the future!

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.25

a cutesy story with a lot of tropes (enemies to lovers, age gap, workplace romance, fake dating..have I forgotten one?), a misogynistic boss, a FMC who cannot stand up for herself and is still stuck in the grieving process of losing her father, and let's not forget the MMC who has a masters degree and nice forearms.