meginhumboldt's reviews
140 reviews

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Interesting concept. Loved some of the thought provoking plot points.

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

I like the idea. Fun little escape book but the writing is a bit on the nose.

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

Great book. Loved how it was set up. Love the characters. 

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Liked the concept, thought provoking, but not her best written book

The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest

inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

A good look at yourself to find change kinda book

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

An important book on human relationship with the earth - a hopeful perspective told in poetic language. I loved the intertwining of indigenous tradition and personal story with the ecological science. 

Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by Bob Goff

inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Fun storytelling with quirky anecdotes. The kind of simple, hopeful, egg you on into great things book.

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Fun twisty read; 

Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given

informative fast-paced

3.0

Thought provoking, but not the deepest book on the subject

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous medium-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

4.0

This series will be the death of me. Love her writing and this whole world.

Angry about ending