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583 reviews

Recitatif by Toni Morrison

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

I took off a quarter of a star because the introduction was longer than the book. The introduction was great.Don't get me wrong but I really wanted to get into the meat and potatoes of the story.Because I have heard that this is the only short story.Toni morrison has ever written on top of that, the premise behind the story of who is, who really made me want to sink my teeth into it. When you think about the things that the characters have gone through, it really is one of those books where you think, you know, what's going on, but you really don't think, you know what's going on and then you're not sure, and then you are. I thought that was a great read, and i'm upset that it was as short as what it was.

Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

adventurous tense slow-paced

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

3.75

Decent read but there were times where I definitely got lost in it because it seemed to be go off on a side quest that ended up getting finished later in the book. I felt there were some squirrel moments.But overall, I guess it was nice to see what bitter blue went through, even though I have no idea what ends up happening to her.

Merciless by Willow Winters, W. Winters

dark fast-paced

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

3.5

There was literally no point behind this book.Except for some fucking. And uh even though a woman writes it, it feels like it was written by a man because the only thing that is talked about is how this chick has to kneel and submit, but nobody describes any of that.And if you really wanted to write some soft core bdsm, stuff, you would explain, maybe just a little bit of it. That's the consent part of it.

The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I don't even know how to describe this book.  Maybe my problem was the writing (so many commas). I loved the premise of the book,  the thought behind it,  but the execution was convoluted.  It was a quick read but it could have had SUCH DEPTH that it would shake the world.   I figured it out... EVERY PARAGRAPH IS A SENTENCE. it's how I imagine a Sally Rooney book written (i haven't read anything of hers). 

Fire by Kristin Cashore

adventurous 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

It was a good read.  I like the breakaway of character books after the 1st. But, I will say that lieks end in this book was odd.

An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

The book took time to get to where it was going.  When you thought you knew what was going on,  BOOOOOM!! it turned on you.  I liked it and would recommend it to others.  

The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris

adventurous 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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was so moving,  so powerful,  so emotional. For this to be a debut novel is astonishing.  I don't know what to say except that I am truly moved by the complexity of the relationships in the book.  Well done

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

This book is beautiful.  I felt so many emotions in the writing that ended up pouring out of me.  I have no words to describe how truly brilliant this masterpiece is. 

What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

This book will live in my heart. It is a wonderfully intertwining story of 5 people,  divided by chapters,  and something they are going through.  I did not think this book would hit me in the feels like it did,  but I was wrong.  I think there is a lot of reflecting to be had in this book no matter who you are. 

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

This book was a powerful mix of magical and mystical writing,  revolving around love, revenge,  and curiosity.  The main characters were Loveable and grew on me. I wanted to know more,  i wanted them to win,  I wanted them to get what they deserved in the best possible way- peace.  I give this book 4.75 because I selfishly wish it was longer....