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25 reviews

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace

emotional lighthearted 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

3.5

I liked the first book better but I am excited for the 3rd book I think it will be my favourite this book gave good context for the next book but felt slower to read and less compelling mystery than the first 

Thirteen Storeys by Jonathan Sims

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

The Witch's Book of Self-Care: Magical Ways to Pamper, Soothe, and Care for Your Body and Spirit by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

3.75

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous 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

The magic system in this book is really fun. Also the mix of group challenges and personal battles is good. I like that most of the book is focused on the action and survival but that there’s breaks of pining and smut in between. Excited to read the second book because I loved the twist at the end of this book. 

The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up by Evanna Lynch

5.0

This memoir is beautifully written, a journey of healing and accepting womanhood. From her thoughts on growing up, her experience recovering from anorexia, harry potter’s impact on her life and finding passions that help her continue to recover. Letting go of perfection in order to live. I cried cathartic tears and I hope she writes many more books as her writing flowed so well. I found this story helped me better understand my own recovery journey too. Highly recommend.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

5.0

This book made me want to google the characters after as if they were real. Loved it.