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The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm by Hilarie Burton Morgan
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
3.0
I have no idea who this actress is. This book was fine. Fans of the author will probably appreciate it more than I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Police brutality
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
3.5
Some parts did not age well. Yikes. It’s slow, but the end really picks up.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is such a good read. The writing is magnificent and the themes explored will break your heart. It gave me nostalgia for a life I’ve never even lived. It was a tad bit overly dramatic and maudlin for me. Like, some parts were written for the sole purpose of making the reader cry. Other than that, I loved it and will remember this book for a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Okaaay Ashley Flowers! This is a pretty solid, fast-paced thriller that had lots of great red herring moments. The ending was very abrupt and I saw the “twist” but it’s overall a propulsive read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Death
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Something about Harrow’s writing distracts me constantly, but I overall enjoyed this book. It’s a little slow to start but then picks up and becomes a really satisfying alternative history. There’s a lot of badass f-yeah moments that will have you cheering on Juniper, Bella, and Agnes.