srbender1's reviews
516 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

informative medium-paced

4.25

The Measure by Nikki Erlick

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

5.0

The Humans by Matt Haig

hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

3.25

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional reflective medium-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

4.0

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

I found this one to be a bit boring- family drama with less puzzles. 

Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Crosly has an amazing way of describing those moments of pauses that are usually skimmed over. It’s an art form and adds so much richness to the read.