It’s been a long time since I have loved a book the way I loved this book. I took my time with it, not wanting it to end. I laughed, cried, raged, and rejoiced. I feel inspired and empowered as I reflect on the storyline.
The side characters were masterfully written, and I wish the dog could win an award for best side character ever written.
Elizabeth Zott, although fictional, is completely inspiring.
This book was perfection for me. Will be recommending.

Content Warnings

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Happy Place by Emily Henry

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

Good dialogue

Hand in Hand with Love: An Anthology of Queer Classic Poetry by Simon Avery

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

4.0

Lots of classics. My favorite was “Stonewall”.

The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams

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tense fast-paced

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

3.0

I really enjoyed the subtleties of this book. Like how the wife uses everyone’s name, but then her friend and her husband never even mention her name because she is “wife” and “friend”.
I think it says a lot about friendships and relationships and our expectations of them.
But I didn’t love the writing style, there isn’t anything wrong with some quotations marks for an easier reading dialogue.

Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

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funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced