middleagedbookworm's reviews
120 reviews

Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

I liked the authors writing style. I felt like I was in the story while reading. I wish there was more magic. That would have made the story more exciting. I also didnt truly understand what made the island magic and why. Overall, I did enjoy the story though. 

What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator by Barbara Butcher
Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.

Got bored. Will pick up again when in the mood. 

In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America's Child by Kim Cross
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

This is a loooooong audiobook. Feel like I have listened to so much of it, but I was only 30% in. Will start again in the future. 

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

Going to pick up again. Just paused. 

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Did not finish book. Stopped at 44%.

Got lost while listening to the audiobook, which I so often do. Want to pick up the physical version. Loved what I listened to.

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.75

Foster by Claire Keegan

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Just as beautiful as everyone says it is. I will think about this story often. 

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

Powerful and moving.

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous funny inspiring 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? Yes

3.0

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.

Library hold ended. Definitely want to keep reading in the future.