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1516 reviews

Lunar Boy by Cin Wibowo, Jes Wibowo

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Beautiful tale of discovery who you are and want to be while managing grief and change.

Q's Legacy: A Delightful Account of a Lifelong Love Affair with Books by Helene Hanff

adventurous emotional funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

Season of Love by Helena Greer

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-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

4.0

To My Trans Sisters by Charlie Craggs

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.

Too many characters, some unlikable, and many as unreliable "narrators" of their roles in the storyline.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Wow ! A transcendent listen about the gift economy which nurtures us all - humanity, animals, and the planet.  Let’s hope that many listen and learn from you Robin - thank you!

Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This 1948 Newbery Honor Winner describes a world of childhood on Chincoteague, the natural world, and a love of horses.  Humor. drama, and tension are sprinkled throughout as you get to know Paul, Maureen, their grandparents & foal, Misty. Delightful - especially the audiobook version! 

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

A swoonable sweet rom-com - Alexis & Daniel are opposites attract on steroids.  And Alexis’ best friend, Bri made me laugh out loud!

Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-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? Yes

4.25

You’ll be rooting for Jenny!

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

A pair of children confronting an evil governess in the countryside of England with wolves all around - oh my!  Will they thwart the governess, and save their home, or not?!?