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237 reviews

Carnival of Secrets by Melissa Marr
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

I borrowed the audiobook via Libby because it’s read by James Marsters, but I don’t think the story is for me. The women lack agency.

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

I haven’t come across a book in years that’s made me feel a plethora of emotions like The Honey Witch has. It was such a cozy read, with beautiful writing, and a breathtaking story that was easy for me to become immersed in from the start. It somewhat reminded me of the game Wylde Flowers mixed with Practical Magic and bits of Pride and Prejudice, but it truly sets itself apart. I received an ARC of this book and chose to leave my honest review. I will be preordering The Honey Witch as soon as I can and would happily read any future titles by the author.

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

The Gift by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Inmate by Freida McFadden

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Blood, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Car accident

Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery by Catherine Gildiner

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicide attempt

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.5

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.25

The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse and Torture

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death