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192 reviews

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

3.75

Chapter 62. That's all.

Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena María Viramontes

challenging dark informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

Read this for a class, it wasn't bad.

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed reading this, but at some points it got tedious and I would skip over all the descriptions. Still, I’m going to be reading the next one and hoping there will be some more romance! We barely got any in this book! 

The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

That was cute! I definitely liked this book better than the second, and I actually feel like I’m going to miss the characters now! 
I was very annoyed with the leads throughout the entire series, but I guess I got used to their personalities and had fun with the story. I am sad it’s over, but I had a lot of fun with this journey. Definitely recommend! 

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Overall, this book was more boring than the first one. I hated how stupid the main characters were too, they just kept making awful decisions and sharing huge secrets! But at least the ending was CRAZY, and I will be reading the next book immediately. 

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

THIS BOOK IS GOOD. Well, the majority of the book was alright BUT THE PLOTWISTS>>>>
I love a good story that’s building up to a good twist, makes it all worth it. I will be starting the second book now.

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

This was my second time reading this book, but I didn’t remember anything so I’m counting it as my first time. I really liked it! It was very 2000s and a little confusing at times, but I was very captivated by the plot and will be reading the next book ASAP! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring slow-paced

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

3.0

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I usually never read mysteries or thrillers, but after reading the synopsis I immediately started reading this one and WOW! I was sucked right into this story about five strangers trapped in a car together. Along with the main character, I didn't know who to trust or why things kept going wrong for them. I would really recommend this book if you are looking for a simple mystery to pass time with!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, and Car accident