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This Feast of a Life by Cynthia So

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

The Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.0

The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli

challenging dark mysterious 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

4.75

The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet by Lindz McLeod

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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

5.0

 What happens after the end of Pride and Prejudice? What if Charlotte was queer and Mr. Collins passed away? What if Mary Bennet, Elizabeth's quiet, studious sister grew up to be a curious, well-read young woman?

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This story was delightfully witty, very reminiscent of the original Jane Austen text in wit and charm, but with its own unique voice. I loved the mix-up and expansion of Charlotte's character, especially because the motivations behind her marrying Mr. Collins in the first place continued to play a role. It felt very authentic overall.
I also really enjoyed the relationship dynamic between Charlotte and Mary, the giddy girlhood that permeated it and the tenderness that envelops their friendship and, later, romance. The side plots were amazing, especially Barton and Pitt's, though I did shed a tear or two.
I will say that I have no idea how realistic it is (queerness throughout history has taken many forms and I am not as well informed as I would like to be), but it felt very attainable, and the fears Mary and Charlotte harbor due to their upbringing in polite society are well written and explored.
Overall, this is a read I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
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I received a complementary copy of this book via NetGalley. All Thoughts and Opinions are my own.

 

Outdrawn by Deanna Grey

emotional funny inspiring 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

The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel

informative

4.75

The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

mysterious sad 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? No

4.0

Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

Blackout by Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton, Ashley Woodfolk, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas

adventurous funny hopeful 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

I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang

challenging emotional inspiring 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