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The Unmothers: A Novel by Leslie J. Anderson

dark reflective medium-paced

4.5

I originally rated this 5stars because I loved it while reading it. But it just hasn't stuck with me, so I've come back to lower my rating a bit

Death in Venice by Thomas Mann

challenging dark medium-paced

4.0

Cherry Beach by Laura McPhee-Browne

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.25

I liked the concept more than the execution. But if you're into slow character studies you will probably enjoy this. Just not really my cup of tea

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious slow-paced

5.0

When the Mapou Sings by Nadine Pinede

challenging mysterious slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping

Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking Vol. 1 by Yuu Toyota

lighthearted slow-paced

2.5

I was just really bored. 

The Spook Who Sat by the Door by Sam Greenlee

challenging dark tense slow-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

3.75

Lakewood by Megan Giddings

challenging dark tense medium-paced

4.0

Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood

emotional reflective slow-paced

• 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? Yes

4.25

Quiet and contemplative. The audio narrator was very compelling

I'm Not Really Here by Gary Lonesborough

emotional funny slow-paced

3.25