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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
Cute cozy mystery. A nice easy read, which is just what I needed.
adventurous
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
One of the better stories in this cheesy and entertaining mystery series. More mystery than lore and back story
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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:
No
Historical fiction magical realism war story romance. A neat combination of genres that make for an interesting and unique read. The first book was more engaging than the 2nd. But this is an excellent follow up novel. Will look out for more from Ross.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don't know if I've said that the nod of the book was both dark and light hearted, but this is both. It's cheeky and adventurous epic pilgrimage and contest with lots of battles and different creatures. Entertaining.
adventurous
mysterious
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
Felt like it was historical fiction taking place in England during WWII, but it's magical realism fantasy and I liked it. Book 2 should be interesting.
I will come back to this book. Just wasn't the right head space to focus on this story with intricate world building and lore
lighthearted
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
Fake dating adjacent with a lot less of the ridiculousness that typically comes with that storyline but adds in some of its own twists. Racy. Witchy. Entertaining. Peru good for the third in a series.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Surprisingly I didn't love this book. I normally love books about strong women who push back on societal norms, but I just didn't connect with this one.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Are they really 9 strangers if there is a family of 3 and a married couple? Or maybe they are trying to hide so much of themselves they are strangers... Huh...
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
As a member of generation X, I didn't know of Cher in this phase of her life so it was fascinating to learn about where she came from, what she endured, the missteps she made and the ways she persevered.
In the audiobook, the narration switches between Cher herself and Stephanie J. Block. Cher explains that it will happen throughout the book. At first it was jarring, but then it just blends in.
In the audiobook, the narration switches between Cher herself and Stephanie J. Block. Cher explains that it will happen throughout the book. At first it was jarring, but then it just blends in.