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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

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen

hopeful lighthearted 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

I wanted so badly to love this book. It was cute, but I found it a little boring and the main character to be frustratingly obtuse. I liked the concept of the story though. 

The Carrow Haunt by Darcy Coates

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Only my book club could get me to willingly pick up a horror novel. I actually really enjoyed it. I just made sure to only read it during the day. 

4 Stars

Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

I have always loved Drew Barrymore, and I really enjoyed learning more about her and the stories behind some of my favorite movies of hers. I wish I had read the physical version, because she sometimes literally screams in the audiobook, which was unpleasant. 

4 Stars

A Vineyard Valentine by Nina Bocci

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

A sweet concept, but pretty cliche. It tried to be kind of mysterious, but I knew who the romance interest was pretty much immediately. Also, wasn’t a huge fan of the narrator. All in all, pretty middle of the road. 

3 Stars

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

A lovely little love story about family, friends, finding love and finding yourself. I really enjoyed the time slip parts of the story, and the bittersweetness that came along with it. 
My only critique was that it was a super slow start for me. It took me a while to really get into it. Aside from that, I loved it! 

4 Stars

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Suicide, Grief

Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

Very funny and at times very sweet. Listening to Ali read it with her own energy and inflection definitely heightened the humor. Fair warning - she has a filthy mouth, so if strong language offends you, maybe sit this one out. 

4 Stars

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Content Warnings

Very strong language

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich Smith

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

I learned some fun things about modern Native American culture. I liked how all of the stories took place at the same event. Cute and informative. 

3 Stars

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.5

I really enjoyed this one! While I felt it dragged on a bit towards the middle, it was still quite gripping. Not going to talk about the ending…but the next one needs to get here fast.