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345 reviews

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Strong female protagonist, witty humor, and a dog’s POV - I absolutely loved how this story played out. The ending was so satisfying and emotional. Elizabeth Zott is definitely one of my new favorite characters and I’m excited to now watch the TV series!

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

challenging reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me by Adrienne Brodeur

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.0

I didn’t finish this but caught the ending at book club. Kinda dragged on, hated the mom, food sounded good. 

Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison

challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was so over the top, I loved it. 👏🏼😈

Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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? No

4.0

This one had me hooked. The ending was a cluterfuck, but I kind of liked all the chaos. 

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Can’t decide if this is an epic love story or a seriously toxic relationship. Either way, it was an entertaining listen 🤷🏼‍♀️

Don't Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

While this is classed as a thriller, it doesn’t feel super tense until closer to the end. The first half of the book is a slow start, but by halfway I was hooked. I appreciate the theme of putting victims of murder back into the spotlight rather than glorifying the killers. I enjoyed the mixed media throughout the book and the flashbacks to the college scenes with the trio of best friends. I found this to be a really sad story, especially with all the secrets between Abby and Chelsea. I thought the ending wrapped up nicely and I wasn’t left with a bunch of unanswered questions. 

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

BRB… picking my jaw up off the floor.

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

5.0