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280 reviews

In His Majesty's Service by Naomi Novik

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? No

5.0

The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion by Gloria Steinem

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Now She is Witch by Kirsty Logan

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.0

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy by Lindsay C. Gibson

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté

challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Third Edition by Alice Miller

challenging reflective slow-paced

4.0

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

adventurous reflective medium-paced

4.0

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

5.0

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

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

5.0