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The Favorites by Layne Fargo

emotional 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

5.0

Thank you so much to PRH Audio for the free audiobook!

WOW, I loved this book so much! In the acknowledgements, the author says how Taylor Jenkins Reid (my favorite author) is somewhat of a mentor to her; that is absolutely evident!

I wish I could erase The Favorites from my brain and read it again for the first time. I loved the gritty characters, the messy plot, and the full cast used for the audiobook. Definitely listen to this one over reading it physically!

Night Road by Kristin Hannah

emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Ouch. 5⭐️

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

I was glued to this book! I love reading about cults, so this was right up my alley.

The Long Game by Elena Armas

hopeful lighthearted

2.0

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

3.0

This was fine. A good audiobook to listen to, but nothing spectacular to me. 

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

mysterious slow-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? Yes

3.0

The Women by Kristin Hannah

dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

5,000⭐️! The Women is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I don’t think any book will top this in 2025, and it’s only the beginning of January. I hate books about war, but I LOVE books about women. This was expertly executed and brought awareness to all the women who served in the Vietnam War. This book is going to stay with me long after finishing. I am feeling all the feels - sadness, grief, anger… This was probably not a good book to read while being seven months pregnant, but it was a remarkable story. Give this a listen on audio because it’s narrated by Julia Whelan!

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry

emotional sad medium-paced

4.0

Chandler has always been my favorite Friends character, so listening to his memoir was bittersweet. It was so sad to read about his addiction and difficulties. 

How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No

2.0

Meh