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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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dark tense medium-paced

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

2.75

This will definitely stick in my mind as a sick story

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

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adventurous challenging dark 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? No

4.25

This is the first book in a while that made me SOB at the end. What a journey Elsa had. Really requires some introspection on the privileges we’re afforded in this day and age. I was very disappointed by

the discrimination and maltreatment from CA Central Valley locals toward any newcomers and ‘outsiders’. What a poor representation of the area where I grew up. Elsa and her kids’ perseverance in the face of the worst of humanity is heart wrenching in the best way.

Sundays at Tiffany's by Gabrielle Charbonnet, James Patterson

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

Presented very lightheartedly but I couldn’t get past the

pedophilia. Or at least what felt like it. I think I lack the right language to describe exactly why it bothered me so much but the theme was pervasive in many interactions between Jane and Michael.

When I explained why I felt that way to anyone they thought my heebie jeebies were misguided. Something about it just didn’t sit quite right with me. I’m still confused because it was overall a cute book with a happy ending. Maybe requires some more serious reflection on my part. Maybe I’m reading too much into things. Hmm

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

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dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced