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116 reviews

The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely loved this rendition of Pride and Prejudice story! I loved he fact that everyone is here lovely and flawed and amazing. I think the major plot-lines in the main story were also modernized and replaced well in this version. I am in love with the characters. I want a little bit more of Tessa though in another story, if the author would like to. Like outside of being the Bennet Women. I would love to read more of Tessa and about her, even though it seems that it is a standalone book. 

The Last Sorcerers: The Path from Alchemy to the Periodic Table by Richard Morris
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.

Will reread again now

Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.75

I loved the story. It is story of a lesbian girl named Codi who does not feel like teenager, because she feels that she has not done things like that enough. And then she meets this guy named Ricky, accidentally getting to know his secret, and they then slowly become friends, and she begun to make new friends without her best friends. It is coming-of-age story, with lesbian character who felt shy and an introvert. It talks about the labels and the romantic and platonic experiences in one's teenage years. I loved the story because even though it is YA, it is relatable to people who might have felt lost out on teenager experiences. It does not absolve of the mistakes of everyone, but shows them as how Codi sees them and herself. 

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.5

Just My Type by Falon Ballard

medium-paced

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

4.5

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

challenging reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Metamorphosis is a existentialist read. It is a read that has made me think of people who are with diseases and disorders and how they are perceived. 

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-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? N/A

3.0

Sweeter Than Chocolate by Lizzie Shane

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5