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The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

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challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life by Niki Brantmark

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2.5

My Hygge Home: How to Make Your Home Your Happy Place by Meik Wiking

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funny hopeful informative inspiring relaxing slow-paced

3.5

Andromeda by Therese Bohman

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reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

"Into the Woods" by Jenny Holiday is a fun rom-com, set within the idyllic confines of a summer arts camp. The story centers on two instructors/artists in residence, who find the serene setting an ideal backdrop to disconnect from their hectic lives (and their phones) and reevaluate their paths. The audiobook version was enjoyable, with male and female narrators effectively alternating to bring the narrative to life. I particularly appreciated the added depth stemming from the main characters being in their late thirties, which brings a mature perspective to the romance. Overall, this was an enjoyable read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advance copy of this title!

City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim

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hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

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You Are Here by David Nicholls

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful relaxing 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

5.0

The Shining by Stephen King

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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