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147 reviews

Enjoy the View by Sarah Morgenthaler

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Very fun read! 

Life of the Party: Poems by Olivia Gatwood

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Very relatable! 

Frisk Me by Lauren Layne

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I didn't feel like the character development and story was all that good. Maybe I just really need to be in a certain mood to enjoy this book, but I feel like a good book will get me into the mood I should be in. I felt like the story went too long. I wish there was more about their day to day experience when she was shadowing him. 

Confessions by Kanae Minato

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

What a twist at the end!! Kind of a slow book, but interesting story nonetheless 

Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah

emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

A splendid book! Lovely characters and a wide variety of things happen in the best way possible. The book has serious things, but approaches them with a bit of a lighthearted, childlike nature that makes you feel happy and resolved. 

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.0

I like the book and I don't. A lot of the principles taught are great things (psychological principles) to remember to think clearly. However, it also puts down some ideas like hope (hand of God vs coincidence). At times, the author sounds like he is judging everyone for our natural ways of being. I put the book down feeling good for the things I already do to think clearly and stupid for believing in good in life and just being a dumb natural human. Still is an interesting book though! 

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

He does a great job at calling out your bs and explaining how to change and actually develop habits. 

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

lighthearted 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

4.0

A very fun book! Sexy parts were excellent. Consent was normal and discussed. Representation was lovely and casual (guy in wheelchair, guy who starts straight and ends up being gay). It was cheesy in some parts, but that is part of what made it great! 

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

The main storyline was kind of boring. Honestly the most interesting part was the dialogue from the octopus. I would have enjoyed the book more if he was featured more. Even so, it was a good book.