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372 reviews

The Fae's Bride by R.L. Medina

lighthearted fast-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

3.0

This was fine. It lacked any real depth, but was enough of a quick cozy read to act as a filler between the denser books I’ve been reading.

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

A really beautiful reflection on grief. Heartbreaking, and singular yet universal.

Gold by Raven Kennedy

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Oh BOY did this take me forever to get through. I’ve heard people describe this as a filler book and I would have to agree. 

I actually found myself looking forward to Malina’s chapters… which is really saying something given how I have felt about her the rest of the series. 

If the next book I read isn’t the best book I’ve ever read, I will be holding this one responsible for putting me into a major reading slump.

It felt so hard to power through when I could feel nothing interesting really happening. It’s a shame. The next book needs to be better.

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

challenging emotional funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

A really fascinating and thought provoking read! The tough subject matter was wonderfully spoken on through an open, honest and comedic lens! Really recommend!

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I really loved this! Enjoyed every minute! It made me laugh and cry and everything in between!

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

emotional 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

4.75

Talia Hibbert is securing herself as one of my favourite rom-com writers! 

This story has so much heart. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this exploration of the second Brown sister and Raf. Would recommend!

Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a nice, fun read. Even though we all know how they turn out, I am a bit of a sucker for a marriage of convenience. I wish the emotional development was a bit slower, instead of kind of being a bit of a 180 all at once, but the book was generally pretty good.

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark funny fast-paced

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

4.75

I enjoyed the cyclical ending of this a lot! 

Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen

adventurous hopeful mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

I’ve really enjoyed the series so far but this one felt a bit busy. It took me a good while to get through and I kind of feel that as the series has gained some traction, these are being pushed out a little bit too fast and missing some slower editing. Regardless, I still am eager for the next book. 

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

I devoured this! Really fascinating! I loved the tone and believe it makes it a really accessible read, even for those who don’t typically engage with non-fiction.