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294 reviews

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody

informative

4.0

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

adventurous dark funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Miscarriage

Minor: Physical abuse, Slavery

I Want to Hold Your Hand by Brenna Bailey

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

What a perfect introduction to Juniper Creek! This sweet short story packs a wealth of emotion, history, and connection in its pages. The characters and the town itself captured my heart immediately, and I can't wait to visit again in the next installment. If you need a dose of kind-hearted, genuine connection—and who doesn't?—you'll find it with Gemma and Margie on this warm April day in Juniper Creek.

Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.

The plot was intriguing, but there were some writing patterns that aren't my jam, and the sudden introduction of the sci-fi elements felt jarring. Combined with the CWs, I wasn't in the place for this.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Toxic friendship

Minor: Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Cultural appropriation

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

3.5

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

4.75

Thronebreakers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.75

Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Mixed feelings about the choice of present tense.

Loved the queer rep 🌈

Enjoyable overall and jumping right into book 2.