kaia8523's reviews
85 reviews

You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thích Nhất Hạnh

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas

funny 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? N/A

4.25

Beautifully written,  realistic setting although it had a unsatisfying ending. Multi-layered characters coming of age.

Everything You Ever Wanted by Luiza Sauma

3.25

The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall

medium-paced

3.5

Panenka by Rónán Hession

inspiring reflective 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? N/A

5.0

See my review on fable app Booked Solid bookclub! 

The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential...in Business and in Life by Leo Babauta

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

This book single handedly in a very simple and practical way has changed my view on productivity and I'm much happier bc of it. Highly recommend to read.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

5.0

Loved how it ended Lale and Gita got their happy ending.  Rip to Lale, Gita and Lale's parents. What a moving testament to the power of kindness and ingenuity. I highly recommend to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child death, Blood

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent

They Called Us Enemy by Steven Scott, George Takei, Justin Eisinger

5.0

Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry

informative medium-paced

5.0

I don't recommend if u don't like all the lust,  murder/gore of Greek mythology.  I do recommend this if u like English narrators and myths made accessible. 

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

adventurous challenging dark informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0