thespicelessreader's Reviews (827)

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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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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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. 
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
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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adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes