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18 reviews
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
I wasn't fully sucked in but it was entertaining! I do love a good murder mystery
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
emotional
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
4.0
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
I really like reading books that have aspects of culture that I'm not familiar with, and this was a great read.
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.75
I really enjoyed this book! I loved Ms. Vera, she was sassy and lovable and a great leading lady to carry this story. I also love tea.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Kennedy's parts were not as gripping to me, but the other characters sucked me right in! It made me think about the world around me, especially in the context of a second Trump presidency and my career as an RN.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, and Medical trauma
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
4.75
I really loved this book, and I look forward to reading the sequel "The Guncle Abroad". I found GUP to be very relatable and lovable, the way he deflects uncomfortable moments was very charming. I also have a newfound love for Steven Rowley as a writer, and hope to get my hands on more of his work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
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
One of the best books I've read! I read it cover to cover in 2 days, I was GRIPPED
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The book flips back and forth between past and present, and I felt like I needed a piece of paper to map out the plot lines
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content