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24 reviews
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.25
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.75
Babel is one of the best books I’ve ever read. Theres so much I want to say but it’d take forever to type. If you’re thinking about reading this book, do so immediately!
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
3.0
I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it, either. I feel the last few chapters were rushed, causing the climax to be so very anti-climatic. Olivia’s job for planning the wedding was important for character development and the overall story, so I’m pretty disappointed we didn’t get to see it. Also, I don’t think the characters ever truly addressed all of their underlying thoughts and feelings from 11 years ago.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There were so many twists and turns in this book, I was completely hooked! I appreciate the complexity of the characters and how their flaws contributed to the story line.