jsant's Reviews (1.04k)

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Fast-paced time travel with multiple story lines that intersect. I love all of those elements, they worked so well in this story for me! 

One extra element for me is that I listened to this book the week of Aug 20, 2025 - the same week that the memory collectors return to. That was interesting to think about.
adventurous informative inspiring mysterious sad slow-paced

Incredibly well researched. I like that the author wasn't afraid to show the flaws of Amelia and George. While also celebrating their accomplishments.

It is long and detailed, but quite informative and interesting
emotional hopeful reflective 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

This audiobook reminded me of "Daisy Jones and the Six" a full cast of narrators and the story is told from various perspectives throughout the book. I really enjoyed it. 

One trigger warning: one character has an accident involving a fall from a large height. 

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mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A cozy historical fiction murder mystery with tues back to the gilded age. Lots of old mansion restoration and family drama. 
mysterious reflective 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: No

I loved this book. It had a similar vibe to "The Leavers" though it's a much different story. This is recent historical fiction with some magical realism. It follows the life of a young woman as she grows up between Puerto Rico and North Jersey. Strong family drama. I loved it. 


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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous mysterious tense 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: Complicated

Excellent new fantasy series. Starts quick and immediately gets you hooked. Mysterious, lots of lore, but not complicated. I will try to be patient until the next novel is released. 
mysterious reflective 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: No

An excellent read. Immediately engaging, a little racy. Some inheritance genres. Very enjoyable. 
emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

This book is not full of beautiful prose and imagery but it is authentic, honest and insightful which is exactly what I hope for in a memoir. I'm impressed Melanie C's reflections and vulnerability.

Growing up I was always called a tomboy so of course Sporty Spice became "my Spice Girl". I'm glad she shared this book with works so I could reaffirm my choice. Impressive woman - all the more for what she fought through to get where she is today. 
challenging dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Erotic thriller with lots of warnings up front of some song themes. Very NSFW and 50 Shades of Grey-ish