muddymind's reviews
91 reviews

The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Coffee Will Make You Black by April Sinclair

emotional funny

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

4.5

Stevie is such a lovable character. She’s determined, she has a strong moral compass, she’s inquisitive and has an open heart. Her family is tough at times but filled with love. I appreciated how she reads like an actual kid. 
I think it’s best to go into this book with an open mind & little knowledge about what it’s about because the plot doesn’t limit itself. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual content

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

medium-paced

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

4.0

Their love is tender and sweet. Written beautifully. The ending dragged a bit but I’m assuming it’s because it’s setting up the plot for the next book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, and War

Minor: Kidnapping

Seeing Ghosts by Kat Chow
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.

Too sad, I’m not strong enough :(

The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

It’s dark and tense but still manages to be very digestible. I enjoyed Rachel and witnessing her growth. I found her to be a very realistic character and her journey was methodical, which I appreciated. I don’t understand the point of Emily’s POV, it seemed somewhat unnecessary. I also don’t think her backstory justifies her role in the plot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual content, Stalking, Car accident, and Death of parent

Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.

Library loan expired, hold placed again. 

The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

Ew boring. Only 11 pages in and can’t fathom staying with this main character for 200+ more pages. She’s annoying. 

Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel

challenging dark tense

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

3.0

All-Night Pharmacy by Ruth Madievsky

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5