mindfullybritt's reviews
81 reviews

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

This is definitely a me problem…I struggled with how many dang characters were being introduced in every single chapter! I couldn’t keep up. I wanted to love this so much! I just couldn’t follow what was happening. Not DNFing forever, maybe I’ll try it again this year. 

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

Cold Clay by Juneau Black

adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.25

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

The Wishing Game was an absolute delight to read! I was hooked right away. An absolutely feel-good story of belonging, family, and doing anything for the people you love. I loved the Willy Wonka vibes, I loved the characters and their flaws. It was more emotional than I was anticipating with just a hint of romance. A perfect read for a cozy day. 

The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah

emotional medium-paced

4.0

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

emotional sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

2.25

Small Things Like These was a bit of a disappointment for me. I went in expecting a life changing book that would have me crying, contemplating life’s meaning and it did not do that for me! 
The story was sweet, tender, but because it’s such a short book it also felt really rushed for being a little heavier in topic. 
I understand how someone could be moved by this story, especially since the writing is beautiful, it just wasn’t the story for me.  

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

I had the greatest time reading this book! Recommended to me because I enjoyed House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, this felt very similar in the best way! 
A cute story about finding your place in the world and found family, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches had me laughing and getting teary eyed. 
I really enjoyed it and highly recommend to anyone who loves stories of magic and friendship, with the teeniest touch of romance! 

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Vomit, and Sexual assault