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The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

the pacing felt off to me—probably because i went into this totally blind. the back of the novel suggested i wild story, but this book is just the origin story of a hero! a fun origin story—but know what you’re getting into. enjoyed nonetheless! the worldbuilding is awesome

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

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3.5

sometimes, woman can live on vibes alone

Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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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

3.75

the pacing and the beginning and end was a little off, and i think the

romantic ending was forced—the history was there but the chemistry isn’t

but overall the idea and plot was fascinating, the setting was super cool, and the prose was strong. i enjoyed it!

Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton

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medium-paced

3.25

i just. i got tired of her poor choices and blindness to herself. liked the style pretty well tho. she is funny. would likely have enjoyed more during my sad girl era

Funny Story by Emily Henry

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funny 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? Yes

4.5

sometimes you read a book at the right time & so maybe this rating is high? but the pacing was excellent, i loved the characters, and the romance was handled so elegantly that i simply have to stan. small mistakes, but too much affection to care. best romance i’ve read in ages!

Must We Mean What We Say?: A Book of Essays by Stanley Cavell

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4.5

i only read the last two essays, but i’m counting it because (1) that’s most of the book and (2) the Lear essay is as brilliant as everyone says!!!

Remainder by Tom McCarthy

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slow-paced