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139 reviews

You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith

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reflective medium-paced

4.5

Beautifully written memoir. Loved how she words experiences. Felt just a big dragged on, otherwise it was a sweet, sad, poignant surprise of a book to read. 
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

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adventurous inspiring medium-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? Yes

4.0

A love letter to books and finding oneself with their help written into a sweet magical adventure of a story; has some unanswered things at the end and some of the plot points felt a bit rushed but overall a good cozy read
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

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inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.0

Cozy charming book 
The Wife Swap by Jack Heath

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

3.75

Fun escape mystery. I liked how it was laid out - out of order, revealing information in pieces. I did love the concept but some of the characters fell a little flat. 
Lightlark by Alex Aster

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

3.0

Cozy book to escape into.  young adult writing 
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

4.0

Quick little read with a fun layout. Sad premise with clever delivery. 
30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani

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

3.0

Great concepts in the book but read more like a self help handbook / good for when you want anything inspiring, cheesy read
Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions by Gloria Steinem

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informative slow-paced

3.75

Interesting compilation of Steinem essays; some eloquent and difficult points