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85 reviews

All's Well by Mona Awad

dark funny 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? N/A

5.0

Had no expectations going in and I’m happy that I didn’t. This is exactly what I needed. It had me on the edge of my seat- a page turner, truly. It’s not often I’m blown away but an author’s writing style but this was honestly so well done. I could feel my brain doing mental gymnastics towards the end. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for an entertaining and dark fast read.

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

dark 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? N/A

4.25

Violets by Kyung-sook Shin

emotional slow-paced

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

3.25

Very moving and thought 💭 provoking. 

Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

informative reflective slow-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? N/A

5.0

Amazing young adult for all ages. Topic: body image. 

The Other Mrs. Miller by Allison M. Dickson

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The interlude at the end was shocking for me 😱 overall it was a good read wonderfully twisty suspense that hooked me from the start and had me guessing till the very end! Love reading every interlude between chapters. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Suicide, Blood

Postscript by Cecelia Ahern

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

Twisted Hate - Bonus Scene by Ana Huang

funny tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I really loved this book the characters were literally perfect.  Obviously I loved jules the most out of the girls and was the most excited for her book. She was definitely a girl boss! I loved her and Josh's hateful relationship the back and forth was so funny.  I absolutely ate up the tension in this book. Was my first read by this author. 

Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 1%.

This book isn't and won't be for me. 

Things We Have in Common by Tasha Kavanagh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

I dnf this so fast it just wasn't the read for me. Definitely a 1 star rating. 

The Downside of Being Charlie by Jenny Torres Sanchez

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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