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215 reviews

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

4.5

An amusing, funny, heartfelt, heartwarming, and heartbreaking read about affairs, marriages, relationships, friendships, food and life in general. Could have done without certain comments that are very out dated but I guess it was written in 1983. Much better than the film I’d say, and I enjoyed the film, I just found the film lacked Ephron’s humour which carries throughout the book.

Holly’s Fake Date for Christmas by Ann Omasta

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

3.0

My first holiday romance book. Feels like a Hallmark movie but a tad more sexual. The plot and love interest makes it go from pretty cute to cringey to straight up icky.

古見さんは、コミュ症です。１８ by オダトモヒト, Tomohito Oda

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Realistically this is a 3 but I struggle to lower Komi to a 3. I miss the earlier style of Komi volumes/chapters. There were a few moments in this volume that I really liked but the rest of it, again like previous volumes feel like the author is trying to fill in pages with random things. Sometimes the chapters don’t even make sense anymore, and I want more content with the old original group, like where did half the characters go? Najimi is barely in it and when they are now they’re kind of annoying. I miss Otori and Onemine, I’m glad they at least had a little focus in this volume. I also feel like there’s slow burn and then there’s slowww burn, Komi and Tadano as a ship is barely existent now and then there’s this whole love triangle thrown in? I dunno. I like Manbagi but I hate the whole sequel/third act love triangle/second love interest trope. Anyway, I realise I could stop reading Komi and I contemplated it a few times but I decided I have to keep going for the few characters I love because I want to know what they get up to. I hope the volumes/chapters get good again 🤞🏻

Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen

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3.0

While I think a lot of the points that the author speaks of has been mentioned in psychology and self help before, I did like the way the author presented the points differently. Some things I’ll be taking away from the book like the concept of flow, thinking, non-thinking, reducing things that ruin your productivity, non-thinking, etc. However, the book does get very repetitive which is kind of weird considering how short it is, I also found as soon as he mentioned “god” and “infinite intelligence” I rolled my eyes, universe sure, or even god sure, some people find power in a high power like a form of religion/faith/the universe/karma, however to keep going back to these ideas as a sole power made me annoyed. I don’t mind that people find strength, inspiration, love, joy, from these things, but I don’t like it when a book on self help ends up acting like these things are all from the source of a higher power or being. He lost me there. He had some good, practical advice and ideas, but putting too much focus on a form of higher being completely lost me.

A Cat from Our World and the Forgotten Witch Vol. 1 by Hiro Kashiwaba

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

4.5

What starts as a really sweet cosy fantasy about cats and witches quickly becomes more about loneliness, sadness, loss, grief, and the incredible difference it makes when someone who cares and loves you come into your life. This is sweet, wholesome and a cosy fantasy but it’s also a sad, realistic, dark fantasy about the cruelties some people and animals experience. Invested in the story and characters and intrigued about the demons, the demon kings, the dragon and Hero. Definitely will be continuing.

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Stripped by Momo Chavez

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

The debut novel of an Australian author & such an incredibly authentic book that had me crying over a quote before I read the book then crying again finishing it. The only book where I’ve literally begged the author to sell me a copy (after it sold out on Amazon) after reading a review featuring a quote that had me obsessing, crying and sending it to people. So grateful I got this signed copy from Momo (thank you once again if you see this).

A very realistic portrayal of the Australian sex industry, how sex workers are treated, and how sex workers often feel. Authentic, sometimes almost too authentic, that I wanted to yell, scream, cry, and tell off characters abusing our main character ahaha I even had a little rant after reading about Luca’s stunt he pulled (still fuming over that). I love all of our sex worker baddies, they feel so real, I feel I’ve known these women.

On a side note, as a found family enthusiast and a person that grew up with a complex family, I relate a lot to our main character and I loved seeing her path her own way, work towards her goals and ACHIEVE THEM! I feel like I don’t get to see enough of my characters achieve what they were seeking so I appreciate that. It’s inspiring, it’s motivating.

Also, I love the cute little chapter titles that are song titles, great taste in music, really adds to the book :)

One of few books that made me feel seen as a person and to that I’m incredibly grateful. I wish more books like this existed and more people read books like this. You did an amazing job Momo Chavez. I hope to see more books from you 🤍

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Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given

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4.0

For the most part I really liked it. Florence Given writes/reads/speaks so beautifully and infectiously. Half the book feels like you’re in a therapy session, full of reflection, hard truths, and self care. Some parts later on though I don’t fully agree with. Recommend for women & queer people to give it a read, especially a listen on audiobook. It’s read by Florence.

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Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Cute, nostalgic, and charming. Might continue this one. Also, the author’s thoughts throughout the volume are so sweet and funny 🩵

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Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn

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5.0

Made me tear up so many times. Inspiring, wise, helpful, heartbreaking, hopeful, just a lovely book to read on all kinds of love and loss. The audiobook version is like listening to conversations with friends. Lovely. Recommend.

Trigger warnings: miscarriages/suicide/death.

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Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 17 by Tomohito Oda

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

While yes we got some greater character development, and story development. I’m not really liking the direction it’s taking currently. Also, this series is becoming less cute and fun to read :/

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theundecidedcat's reviews 215 reviews

theundecidedcat's reviews
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