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Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I really enjoyed reading this nostalgic and charming coming of age story that had a quirky blend of humor and heart. While I don’t have a artistic bone in my body. I could definitely remember being an awkward teen in 1996 small town, before having access internet, and wondering what I was gonna do all summer long… I felt a familiar kinship with Frankie that made me love her story even more.
My only criticism would be that I felt like the end kind of cut off abruptly, I would liked to have seen what the fallout of her secret being exposed finally was…
My only criticism would be that I felt like the end kind of cut off abruptly, I would liked to have seen what the fallout of her secret being exposed finally was…
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
dark
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The pacing of Bandit Queens was a little slow in just a few parts for me, but overall I found myself full on laughing out loud throughout at this surprisingly dark comedy of errors that simultaneously tackles very serious topics like domestic oppression of women, abuse, alcoholism and casteism.
If you enjoy reading about complex, flawed characters, unexpected friendships and female empowerment, with a little murder, mayhem, and revenge thrown in then this might be the book for you!
*Please review the trigger warnings before you decide to dive in though.
If you enjoy reading about complex, flawed characters, unexpected friendships and female empowerment, with a little murder, mayhem, and revenge thrown in then this might be the book for you!
*Please review the trigger warnings before you decide to dive in though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Classism, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault and Alcoholism
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I wasn't getting this book at all, and decided it is just not for me, though I know tons of people in my book club loved it. I keep trying Sci-Fi but maybe I am meant to only enjoy it on screen, not in my reading.
Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 73%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 73%.
I wanted to like this and am still looking forward to our Book Club Zoom Chat with the author, I don't think it is bad just a slow pace and Character Driven vs Plot Driven, so it was just not for me.