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600 reviews

84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

emotional funny fast-paced

5.0

The Beauty of the End by Lauren Stienstra

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

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

2.0

Weak characters, not explored deeply
Simple writing
plot was not the most believable and the progression was confusing
Weak explanation of the issue/world
Forgettable 
Good as a YA book, not adult

James by Percival Everett

adventurous dark funny hopeful sad 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

5.0

The Warbler by Sarah Beth Durst

adventurous hopeful reflective sad fast-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

3.75

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

adventurous emotional hopeful informative sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

Something Rotten by Andrew Lipstein

challenging dark reflective sad 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

3.5

So glad I got a copy of this to review before its release - thank you Netgalley.
This was such an interesting read and completely not what I expected... I dont know why. I really enjoyed the main characters but I do wish Cecilie was more fleshed out especially since this book is written in alternating POV chapters. Our main characters are unlikeable and we follow them as they are on vacation in Cecilie's home country of Denmark. 
The plot is strange and a little bit thriller-y. This book explores relationships, regrets and what-if scenarios. We see our main characters interact with various people like first loves, old friends, and family. 
The writing style is straight-forward and chapters short so it really gripped me.
I'd recommend this if you're looking for a guide on how to not treat your child, partner, friends, and family lol

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

adventurous hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

The Performance by Claire Thomas

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter

adventurous dark reflective sad slow-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

4.5

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

would’ve been perfect if it took less time for the MCs to interact