melannrosenthal's reviews
1712 reviews

The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis

dark hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Toxic: The Story of Nine Famous Women in the Tabloid 2000s by Sarah Ditum

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

We're Alone by Edwidge Danticat

challenging reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Unmothers: A Novel by Leslie J. Anderson

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

This is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

Upstream by Mary Oliver

reflective medium-paced

3.5

Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life by Joanna Ebenstein

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

3.5

If I Stopped Haunting You by Colby Wilkens

dark tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.5

Oye by Melissa Mogollon

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

First in the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream by Jessica Hoppe

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5