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146 reviews

Somehow: Thoughts on Love by Anne Lamott

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.

Even this far into the book - I knew Nina was dead from the beginning but when the boyfriend’s dad confirmed it, I just wasn’t interested anymore 

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.0

The Women by Kristin Hannah

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-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

4.0

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I think this is the first Ruth Ware book I’ve read although I have a vague recollection of the Cabin 10 one?   The premise is one I have wondered (while watching of course) could happen.   How long until someone on a reality show has a terrible accident filmed live or something this one from this book happens?  

Olivetti by Allie Millington

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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? No

4.0

It’s been a long time since I read a middle grade book and this one was a winner.  So clever and tender.  Olivetti’s observations on human behavior were thoughtful and sometimes a gut punch.  Life affirming with a careful exploration of a family facing the Most Terrible Thing.    Highly recommend 

The Unwedding by Ally Condie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 49%.

Just didn’t care