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54 reviews

The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments by Hadley Vlahos

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

4.0

Aquicorn Cove by K. O'Neill

4.0

Heimwee moet je koesteren by Floortje Dessing

inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Leuk om te lezen! De maatschappelijke kritiek was niet zo nodig voor mij; ik denk dat het sterker was geweest als ze het slechts bij haar eigen ervaringen (en die van de mensen aan het einde van de wereld) had gehouden. Desalniettemin een fijn boek om te lezen.

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

Taproot: A Story About A Gardener and A Ghost by Keezy Young

hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

So cute!!! Very wholesome and comforting

Folk Tales from The Garden by Donald Smith

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

Just a very pleasant read!

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

I’m officially a Xiran Jay Zhao fan. (Though let’s be fair I already was after Iron Widow). I was in a loooong reading slump and this book ended it easily; it was packed with action while still providing lots of food for thought. I think there were so many interesting moral questions to think about in this book and I loved the weaving of history and sci-fi (as was to be expected of Xiran Jay Zhao). I also loved reading Zach’s inner monologue and him figuring stuff out. And the cultural observations and critique! I hope to read more of Zachary’s story in the future (especially him figuring out his feelings for Simon maybe??)

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

My audio book subscription ended :/ will try to pick this book up later if I can find it

Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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