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147 reviews

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Manipulated Memories: Prose and Poetry by S E Anthony

hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

3.0

Not incredible, but there are some nice poems in there. 

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

adventurous 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

5.0

Amazing book! I am so glad I got to learn about the Gustoff ship. This book did an amazing job humbling me and helping me see how hard people in WW2 had it. There was tragedy throughout the book, but it had a hopeful note at the end. Literally such an amazing novel. 

Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

slow-paced

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

3.0

I could see attempts at a message and theme, but they didn't hit. 

Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

No plot, just vibes. I would give it a 2/5 because there was absolutely minimal character development, but it really did entertain me so it gets a 3/5. I enjoyed the attempt at character development, but it was lacking.

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

dark hopeful sad medium-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

3.0

It took a long time to get super interesting and the twist was interesting but didn't make up for the slow development for the majority of the book. 

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

slow-paced

3.0

Lots of good, interesting information. But it can be slow. 

The Revolt Against Humanity: Imagining a Future Without Us by Adam Kirsch

informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

Not what I expected. I did learn and discover interesting ideas though! 

Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

The book is not written perfectly, but it is easy to read and has lots of important bits of knowledge. It is inspiring. 

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

funny medium-paced

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

3.0

It would have gotten a 4/5 if it weren't for the ending being that she sort of magically gets better. It is explained and some things make sense as to why she gets better, but I don't know, it didn't feel correct to me. It was a pretty funny book though!