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The Dark Interval: Letters on Loss, Grief, and Transformation by Rainer Maria Rilke
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
2.5
started reading it, had an emotional breakdown, bon appétit
No Exit by Taylor Adams
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? It's complicated
1.5
I picked up this book with the intention of getting through it quickly, a nice easy thriller to get my reading year started. Unfortunately, it had the opposite effect. Despite being only 333 pages, it felt like a slog to get through because of the poor decision-making skills of our heroine (Darby) and hokey writing. I wouldn't say I'm a thriller aficionado, nor do I have a mind for strategy, but I was still incredibly frustrated by Darby's actions and lack of foresight. Needless to say, I'm a little baffled by the high ratings this book has. The premise had such great potential but the story did not deliver. I'm tired.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Gun violence, and Trafficking
Midnight Sun [2008 Draft] by Stephenie Meyer
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