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The Gathering by C.J. Tudor

challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.5

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwon

challenging fast-paced

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

1.0

I’m not sure which I hate more…myself for spending money on this book. Or this book. 

Brooklyn by Tracy Brown

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

challenging funny reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

challenging reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

Woah - this one got me!

I flew through this in a day! The build up? Fantastic. The characters? Damaged. The multiple perspectives? Jarring. 

Truly truly enjoyed this thriller!

Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

adventurous slow-paced

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

4.0

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

challenging medium-paced

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

4.5

Once Upon An Algorithm by Clara O’Connor
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

Dnf at 19% 

The friends were literal psychopaths and mean friends. 

The guy was too sus. And then come to find out he’s a cheater?! WTF. They also had no chemistry. And the FMC was mediocre at best

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

American Girl by Wendy Walker

challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5