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140 reviews

Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

4.0

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Hot Six by Janet Evanovich

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.0

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging funny inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

challenging dark funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Holly Dates by Brittainy C. Cherry

lighthearted slow-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

2.5

It was a hallmark movie (derogatory). I think the author forgot who the main character was by the end of the book. It felt like much of Holly’s angst and strife remained unresolved meanwhile Kai had everything wrapped up in a bow.

Honestly, I hated how something traumatic happened to Holly and rather than some introspection, her and her entire family just thought another man will solve her problems!? Listen, I’m a lover girl down but even I was appalled by her mother basically pressuring her into a new relationship. It was bizarre and off putting. A man will be your problems rarely will they solve it. 

Overall, the dialogue left much to be desired. If I never see snickered used in a sentence again it would still be too soon. I got bored midway through and the book lacked substance. Again, hallmark movie. 

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

challenging dark mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.25

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5