thespicelessreader's Reviews (827)

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

Gregory Maguire

2.75

challenging dark mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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The Christmas Train

David Baldacci

2.5

emotional 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: Complicated

Really loved the story over all but could have done without the rampant fatfobia exhibited by the author. Granted this is likely a sign of the times, but using bigger women as a joke, or ensuring there is never a question any time the character appears that you know they are overweight.

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The Characters of Christmas: 10 Unlikely People Caught Up in the Story of Jesus

Daniel Darling

4.25

informative reflective slow-paced

True Beauty Volume Two

Yaongyi

4.0

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Carols and Chaos

Cindy Anstey

DID NOT FINISH: 5%

I don't tend to love historical fiction but was hoping it being a Christmas tale would save it. Alas this is just not my genre.

Best Christmas Pagaent Ever

Barbara Robinson

4.25

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

True Beauty, Volume One

Yaongyi

3.75

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The Christmas Surprise

Jenny Colgan

DID NOT FINISH: 16%

I should have checked the content warnings and didn't. I love this authors work and will read other books by her, but am just not in a place to read about anything with pregnancy loss.

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