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255 reviews
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Death, Confinement, Blood, Antisemitism, Rape, War, Sexual violence, Racism, Religious bigotry, Miscarriage, Infertility, Hate crime, Grief, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Genocide, Murder, and Gun violence
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.0
Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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
4.5
Quick read, suspenseful, rewarding ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Racial slurs, Violence, Alcoholism, Car accident, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? No
3.75
Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson
adventurous
informative
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25