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137 reviews

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

challenging emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

The Fisherman and His Soul by Oscar Wilde

5.0

Rouge by Mona Awad

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

2.0

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

For the win by Catherine Dellosa

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

Catherine Dellosa's "For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character" is like watching a heartfelt cinematic adventure that breathes life between the pages.  I've been in a reading slump for what seems like an eternity, but this fun and fast-paced novel was precisely what I needed to rekindle my love of reading.

This book isn't about picture-perfect romances. Instead, it's a lively examination of life's complications—how we stumble, pirouette, and fall before finding our stride. The true meaning lies in the attempt, in the beautiful chaos of becoming.

The main characters, Nat and Lena, are very lovable. Their authenticity, their quirks, and their relentless pursuit of their dreams make them utterly captivating. 
The best part about this book is how it keeps you engaged from start to finish. It's a quick, enjoyable read filled with humor, touching moments in the form of a real-world showdown. The characters' journey is a roller-coaster that's both entertaining and enlightening.

"For The Win" is a lyrical journey that beckons readers into a world where love, friendship, and personal growth blend seamlessly. It is the perfect escape if you're looking for a charming, relatable story that celebrates life's beautiful messiness. It's a tale of love, friendship, and personal growth that's as heartwarming as it is entertaining.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

Unquiet Heart Soliloquy by Dano Chow

3.0

The Promise by Damon Galgut

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The Stranger by Albert Camus

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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