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Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ by Linda A. Seiler

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hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

Very informative and I can see myself going back to this book for a reference. I appreciated the use of the term overcomer throughout the book.
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.75

It is interesting that much of what happens in Milwaukee also happens where I live. I work at a domestic violence shelter and this just gives me a little more understanding and how to move forward with interacting with clients.
Down the Drain by Julia Fox

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adventurous hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

4.5

I appreciate her vulnerability and honesty. She went through so much and still came out on the other side. It’s inspiring to see the overcoming.
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Smart Church Management: A Quality Guide to Church Administration by Patricia Lotich

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informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

Definitely an educational book but I think it does a good job of covering all the bases.
The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley

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hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.5

I knew I would love this book when I read the back of it and it met every one of my expectations 
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

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adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved the slow burn and the nature of their love story
Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

It was so sweet and real and I just loved it 
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Unroyal: Three Woman Who Shook the Monarchy by Sarah Lyall

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

Informational and a condensed place to find information about these royal women. Many of what I have heard from various podcasts and shows but all interesting.
Arya Khanna's Bollywood Moment by Arushi Avachat

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

So cute! I loved the closed door romance aspect of it. Very very sweet story. I didn’t want it to end
Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home by Nando Parrado

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

An amazing story of overcoming and persevering