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246 reviews
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
this book is infuriating and that's what makes it good. at times i wondered if i thought the writing was bad but it was really my vitriol i had for the main character
Perfume and Pain by Anna Dorn
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
i love how the author writes the flaws of the characters.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i enjoyed the audiobook but got lost at times so i think hard copy may have been a better choice for me.
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The author did a great job as the voice of this audiobook. I enjoyed listening to her heartwarming, funny, stories of reflection.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
i really enjoyed listening but i think i got lost sometimes so im also planning on reading the hard copy. i liked the back and forth between the characters and the mystery that was built up in the plot.
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 4 by Sakaomi Yuzaki
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 3 by Sakaomi Yuzaki
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Romantic Killer, Vol. 4 by Wataru Momose
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
Romantic Killer, Vol. 3 by Wataru Momose
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
some really cringe moments of processing a break up but truly a very sad sweet memoir