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46 reviews

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

As someone who doesn't like sci-fi, I LOVED THIS BOOK! It's such an incredibly written story and I could gush about it for days. For a full review, check out my book blog: https://fairytalesandtea.com/project-hail-mary/

The Lost Village by Camilla Sten

adventurous 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

4.0

I found The Lost Village a little predictable but still very enjoyable. I love a good spooky book! For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-lost-village/

Belgravia by Julian Fellowes

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely ADORED this book! If you're a Downton Abbey fan, chances are you'll love this one, too. For a full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/belgravia/

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

I really loved this one! If you like fairytale-like stories, you'll probably enjoy The Bear and the Nightingale. For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-bear-and-the-nightingale/

The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

3.0

An interesting take on a murder mystery. For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-hunting-party/

The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz-Age America by Karen Abbott

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

5.0

INCREDIBLE story! For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-ghosts-of-eden-park/

The Consequences of Fear by Jacqueline Winspear

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

If you enjoy historical fiction and a good murder mystery, I think you'll like this one! For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-consequences-of-fear/

To Heaven and Back: The True Story of a Doctor's Extraordinary Walk with God by Mary C. Neal

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

A fascinating true story. For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/to-heaven-and-back/

I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

If you love any story relating to Anastasia or the Romanov family, you'll enjoy this one. For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/i-was-anastasia/

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

A pure classic. For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/something-wicked-this-way-comes/