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22 reviews

The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.0

I liked the book until toward the end with the time traveling portion

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad tense fast-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? No

4.0

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

This Spells Love by Kate Robb

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious

4.0

North Woods by Daniel Mason

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

5.0

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Tina Payne Bryson, Daniel J. Siegel

funny hopeful informative

4.5