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374 reviews

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

It's only been a few weeks and I've already forgotten I read this. It was a quick and easy read but I did find myself getting annoyed by the characters' behaviour at times.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Slightly predictable and forgettable plot but overall this was a fun, cozy, lighthearted read.

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

A very cozy read.

How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell

reflective slow-paced

4.0

There was a lot of good stuff in here but not that many new "a-ha" moments for me personally. I wasn't in the right headspace to be able to stay focused on the audiobook so it took some time for me to get through it.

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a fun ride and exactly what I was looking for. Enjoyed the graphic audio version which really made it feel like I was listening to a movie.

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

I don't know. I'm giving this a 3 because I did fly through the book, but this was not as good as the first one and did not leave be wanting more. I'm glad there seems to be more diverse representation though some of it felt a bit forced. I really liked some of the side characters but I got annoyed with the main characters and the plot by the end. Too spicy to listen to on the subway for sure 😅

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

challenging reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

I don't know how to rate a biography but I'm glad I listened to this. Not the greatest work of art but it definitely felt like Britney's voice. Interesting and sad to hear about everything she's been through. 

And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliott

dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

I didn't love the characters or the plot but overall a fun, lighthearted read, which is what I was looking for. Didn't expect it to get so spicy halfway through!