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332 reviews

The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

So Happy for You by Celia Laskey

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

very much in the was this good no but it was unhinged category
Scythe by Neal Shusterman

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

the writing itself is not super great and the romance feels hamfisted but the plot is intriguing enough that i'm def gonna finish the series 
A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost

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funny reflective fast-paced

4.0

did colin consider that actually i DIDNT want to start bawling while driving down the highway listening to the chapter about his mom 
Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 5 by Naoko Takeuchi

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

i kept putting off starting this bc for some reason i thought the dream arc came next in the series but no it's THE INFINITY ARC which is one of my faves!! the introduction of haruka and michiru is just soooo good 
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green

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

2.75

this one felt like a slog to get through compared to the first 😞
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent

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

2.75

not my fave of the "woman kills men who suck" books i've read this year 
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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dark emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

a list of people who should watch out if they ever meet me in the streets:
-britney's parents 
-jt
-kfed
-jamie lynn
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

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emotional funny reflective medium-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

3.25

i mostly enjoyed this but also no book ever needs to use "guffaw" that many times 
The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur

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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

4.5

y'all know i love a good fake relationship/marriage of convenience story always! this book hits perfectly on so many parts of what makes the tropes enjoyable between the drama, the slight absurdity, and the steadiness of two pining idiots falling in love.