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Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny reflective fast-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

This was a cute and prefect book to get me out of my slump. 

The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

This was so great. When I read it was compared to The Big Chill I immediately had to read it as TBC is my absolute favorite movie. This met all of my expectations. 

Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

I loved this much. Time traveling/finding yourself books will always be my favorite. 

The Mythmakers by Keziah Weir

challenging reflective fast-paced

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

This book made me obsessed with Chopin’s Nocturnes.

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

Dolly can do no wrong! 🫶🏽 Loved it.

Holly by Stephen King

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

This was fine. I don’t normally enjoy King’s book, but this kept me
engaged. 

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

I love books about rich people problems and drama. 

My Murder by Katie Williams

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

This was absolutely wonderful. It was heartbreaking and heartwarming and about motherhood and womanhood. It was not like anything I’ve ever read.

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

funny fast-paced

I’ve read one or two other Samantha Irby books and they are great for when you’re looking to laugh out loud.

I absolutely loved the chapter about SATC. 

I did skip the Shit Happens essay just because I’ve read enough of about Irby’s bodily functions that I think I’m good lol

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

emotional reflective tense 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? It's complicated

This so flipping good!! Ahh! I listened to this on a whim after reading the synopsis and comparisons to the movie HER, I figured what the heck, but was pleasantly surprised when I couldn’t stop and ended up listening to this in one single day! 

This was like the movie HER but way more sinister, think The Stepford Wives but make it AI. 

The dynamics between Annie (our bot) and Doug (her owner/bf) were so cringe but only in the way that you have heard of this guy before and how he treats his real life gf. The power play between male/female relationships, what makes us human, self actualization, Annie was just a human gal to me. Truly loved this one.

Thank you Mariner/Harper Audio/Librofm for my complimentary copy!