brezzylovesbooks's reviews
194 reviews

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

challenging emotional sad fast-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

3.5

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

FAVORITE ROMANCE

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A

4.25

The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

challenging reflective

3.25

Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop

lighthearted fast-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

3.5

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey

hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing

4.5

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Keegan has a strong ability to hook characters in the book within 5 pages. I will read all her books this year! The characters are diverse in social class. 

Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman

inspiring reflective relaxing

2.25

Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect Love by Kia Stephens

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.25

One of the best, reflective   healing books! 

Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0