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79 reviews
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book was incredible, unique, and magical. Highly recommend!
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Fascinating, specific, and so well-written!
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Survive the Night by Riley Sager
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was ok. A fun ride, but not particularly memorable. The writing was a bit lackluster.
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75