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The Humans by Matt Haig
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

Normally Matt Haig books are easy to read...but I struggled with the writing style of this one, I couldn't finish the book. I also lost intrest numerous times, it didn't gain my attention. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

3.0

I expected so much from this book because it is trending. Sadly, it didn't live up to the hype. 

💫There was a potential character development. 
💫 Discussed important topics like absent father, single parent, broken family through different perspectives. 
📈Everything was everywhere, the writing was chaotic
📈New characters would suddenly pop up

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol

Sweatpants at Tiffanie's by Pernille Hughes

funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

💫Easy to read, loved the plotline of having female lead go against haters, prove others wrong and believe in herself. 

💫Felt characters emotions and could envision scenes


📈Lost intrest sometimes
📈Main female lead was annoying at times and I wished there was more character development.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Violence

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

emotional funny informative lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

💫 The book is an easy, the books discuss subjects like love, anxiety and bereavement.
💫Enjoyed intimate parts, felt leads chemistry and felt their emotions.
💫Resonated with the female character

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content

Moderate: Death, Grief, Death of parent

Minor: Car accident

Carrie by Stephen King

dark emotional sad tense 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

3.75

💫 Great Plotline
💫 Felt character emotions and could resonate in terms of bullying.
💫 Easy to read 

📈 Lost interest sometimes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent

Hunting Evil by Chris Carter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

The plotline was good, but because of the terminology I couldn't finish the book.

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

💫The book has me shook, at the beginning I was confused but I wasn't expecting it to turn out as it did. I felt the characters emotions..their sadness, anger and laughter.

📈 I wish Mariana made better decisions, she annoyed me sometimes.
📈I did sometimes lose interest.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse

Minor: Sexual content

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

💫 The book was an easy read, the plotline was very interesting and fresh. 
💫 Felt emotions of characters sometimes 

📈 Lost intrest sometimes
📈Lack of build up towards the mystery..it felt rushed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Murder

The Dead Fathers Club by Matt Haig

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

💫 A book that discusses bereavement, emotions and family relationships. 

📈 Lost Interest a couple of times 
📈Couldn't get use to writing layout 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Death of parent

Moderate: Murder

Feminists Don't Wear Pink (and other lies): Amazing women on what the F-word means to them by Scarlett Curtis

hopeful informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.0

The book focuses on all sectors of feminism whilst challenging the myths of feminism placed by the mainstream media. 

I learnt about feminism history, experienced different perspectives of feminism from different walks of life and what it means to fight for equal rights for sexes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Sexism

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment

Minor: Homophobia