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Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

very cute. kawai! 

Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Kudos to Will Smith for being just so very honest with this book. Seriously.

More thoughts on this soon. Got to put them together.

Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

I thought this was going to be like 'What A Girl Wants' but a book with a British person going to seek out their African father and oh boy was I wrong. 

Anyway, the protagonist is definitely not Amanda Bynes-esque. In fact, she's in her 40s, has a daughter, recently separated from her husband and recently lost her mum. She finds a diary of her father that she never knew and find outs that he's an ex dictator of a (fictional) African country - Bamana. 

I loved the descriptions of the book and thought it was very well written. However, my main issue was with how passive almost the main character was. She wasn't at times, but also she didn't feel fully fleshed out. I also almost just found myself wishing there was more to the story and we could know what happened post the end of the book - which is a good thing but also a bit unsatisfactory. I do hope the author does a Part 2 of this book. 

Overall though, I enjoyed my experience. I enjoyed getting to know this country and the man behind it through the eyes of his daughter and question if he was a good guy ultimately or not so great. Everyone has their grays I guess. 

But anyway, I liked it and would definitely recommend the audiobook as well if you get hold of it. 4.5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Death of parent

Minor: Slavery

My Brother's Husband: Volume 2 by Gengoroh Tagame

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely adorable. 

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

it was fine, but i wanted more.

My Brother's Husband: Volume 1 by Gengoroh Tagame

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous emotional funny informative lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

There was a lot of science, but it was explained well enough. Had some issues with pace, but it was fine. Loved the characters. 

Steven Johnson and the Mission 1 by Yashesh Rathod

adventurous lighthearted 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

Panchaali The Princess of Peace by Saniya Inamdar

challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced

2.25