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293 reviews
Weyward by Emilia Hart
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Abortion
Still True by Maggie Ginsberg
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Alcoholism, honesty, and the families we’re born into vs. the families we make set in small-town Wisconsin. A very solid read from a local author.
Cursed Princess Club Volume Two by LambCat
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Hogwarts - except instead of a school of magic it’s a secret school that teaches you how to murder the person making your life miserable. I enjoyed the time set at the school and the various lessons that go into making one a well-rounded “deletist,” but the last act playing out each student’s plan to off their tormentor was a bit tedious.
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5