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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I reread this for the obvious reasons, and I still loved it like I did the first time many moons ago.

Mrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney by Emily Brightwell

funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

Continuing the comfort reads.

Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case by Emily Brightwell

funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

The comfort reads continue.

When We Had Wings: A Story of the Angels of Bataan by Susan Meissner, Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris

adventurous challenging emotional informative sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I haven’t read anything quite like this book. A real gift.

Mrs. Jeffries Pinches the Post by Emily Brightwell

funny mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I may only read these books from now until the end if the calendar year because my brain is mushy. Comfort reads!

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

So much to love about this book in the prose and humor, but it lacked a real pay off.

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

5.0

This book was wholly unexpected. This is an exploration of relationships, codependency, and ethics disguised as chick lit.

The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness by Todd Rose

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I loved this for so many reasons. We have to think outside all the boxes.

Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I loved learning about this phenomenal and very normal human. A refreshing read.

Look Closer by David Ellis

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Fast, fun read with some twists.