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240 reviews

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.5

Ehhh it was fun

Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

This book has turned me upside down the stories of the Congolese people are heartbreaking, there were nights where I could not stop crying. 
I cannot believe that the world mainstream media is both silent and complacent in their suffering that has been going on for centuries 
I hope this book radicalise everyone to spread and amplify Congolese voices
The top of the chain needs to be held accountabl  
Speak up everyone please 

Caught Up by Liz Tomforde
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

Didn't feel any need to continue their story nothing is actually happening 😕 

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous emotional hopeful informative lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

I really liked this Bee rules a cynical commitment fearing nerd 🤓 (definitely relate)
Not the best but it's good to pass time

Her Baseborn Bridegroom by Alice Coldbreath

emotional lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

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

2.5

It was meh 

Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas

emotional hopeful sad tense slow-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

4.0

This was everything I wanted 
Impeccable angst 👌 beautifully written, slow burn in book less 300 pages WHO WOULD THINK SUCH A THING IS POSSIBLE?
I'm definitely picking up another book by this author 

Don't Pretend I'm Yours by Natasha Anders

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

2.75

To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne

emotional funny 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

3.0

Wasn't a bad time very happy for the clean romance however I didn't really care that much about the romance 

The Consolation Prize by Alice Coldbreath

adventurous emotional 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

3.0

A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter by Alice Coldbreath

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted sad tense 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

4.0

I loved this sooo much thank you reddit threads seriously I wouldn't ever think to pick this up if it wasn't for my frustration with the current trends
I needed a love that wasn't superficial or started off on lust
I needed character with depth and an actual slow burn 
I needed a story where their inner thoughts weren't a constant strain of "oh he's/she's so hot I want to f*** them" 
But my God aren't they so perfect together 
Lizzie and Benedict are now in my top 10 couples 
You will love this trust me