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What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Gorgeous, brilliant and moving 💜💜💜 I loved every bit of this book. The time travel, the romance, the suspense, the family. All of it was so special. I need to read more Amy Harmon immediately. 

5 Stars 

Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

5.0

I love this series so much! It was like snuggling up in a warm blanket. I loved getting to see a softer side of Dex and getting to know Lulu. Seeing Stacey and the rest of the characters from the first three books was delightful. 

5 Stars

Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

After loving the first book in this series, I had high hopes for this one. Such a slow start, and I was honestly just bored through the first half of this book. I do want to see how the story ends, but I think I need to wait before diving into book 3.

3 Stars

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a fascinating look at Hollywood in the 1950's and 60's, and how it was for black women who were passing as white. The family drama and mystery were well done as well. 

4 Stars

Saint by Adrienne Young

adventurous reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

This was a fun dive into the past! I really enjoyed getting to read Saint and Isolde’s love story. I felt that the beginning was pretty slow, but it picked up steam towards the middle. 

4 Stars

1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

An unsettling read, for sure. Parts were confusing, but I believe intentionally so. Not my fave, but I’m glad I read it. 

3.5 Stars 

The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

I’ve always been a fan of Francine Rivers. This is the first contemporary novel I’ve read by her, and I really enjoyed it. Great story and great relationships. 

4.5 Stars 

Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk

challenging emotional reflective sad 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

This was a beautiful and bittersweet novel in verse. It was all about first love, first heartbreak, figuring out who you are, and finding your own worth. 

4 Stars

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes, Joe Layden

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.5

I have always loved The Princess Bride, so getting to hear an entire books' worth of behind the scenes stories about making it was great fun. The audiobook is fantastic because almost all of the actors are speaking on it. 

4.5 Stars

The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Super cute, as to be expected from Abby Jimenez. Truly, my only complaint is that it wasn't longer. 

5 Stars