thebibliotourist's reviews
204 reviews

Flying Solo by Linda Holmes

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

I really liked this book. I liked the Aunt's little mystery. I liked Lori's decisive indecisiveness of what she wanted a relationship to be. The second chance romance trope is always fun, and especially, the dropping of the name Ani Difranco (a favorite independent musician of mine). I've felt like Lori don't point in my life, and I get not settling until you just know that you know. 

Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles

4.25

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

I DNF'd this book. I just didn't care enough about any of the characters lives.  

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.5

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Babel by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.5

This book is hard to describe, but all I can say is it will make you come to terms with how you feel about other cultures and nationalities and being infuriated how someone can feel more superior than others is ok. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Racism, and Sexism

12 Days of Book-Club-Mas Volume VII by Cate Collins, Zahra Wadia, Brandy Pelletier, Lisa Manterfield, Avalon Griffin, Dahlia Reid, Megan LaCroix, Emily Danger & Jasmine Kuliasha, Katie Fitzgerald, Danielle Barr, C.J. Holihan, Jenna Pashley Smith

4.0

Weyward by Emilia Hart

challenging hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape

Eight Winter Nights by Liz Maverick

3.0