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29 reviews

challenging mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

I enjoyed this book! It had lots of content without being overwhelming or overly complicated. It was hard at times to keep track of all the characters. You HAVE to pay attention in order to enjoy this reading experience. Nothing cute or silly about this read. But at the same time, it's more practically scary instead of actually spooky.

The Women by Kristin Hannah

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

5 Stars!!!

I felt the impact of this book. The Women made me feel every emotion. I haven't cried over any book I've read this year, but I teared up by the end of this one. I loved the main character's story. It was painful and beautiful to read about her life in Vietnam and its ramifications on her life and personhood. I didn't know much at all about the Vietnam War before I read this book. I feel like I learned so much and have gained a new perspective and appreciation for the veterans of that time. If you're emotionally prepared for a story that features numerous traumatic experiences, then I highly recommend this book. The audiobook is great. I can almost guarantee I would read The Women again.

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The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

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hopeful mysterious relaxing slow-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

3.0

A quality read! It's a good mix of historical fiction and regular contemporary romance set in two different timelines. I enjoyed the ending a lot! However, I wouldn't recommend the audiobook.

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

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funny inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

A solid read! Not my favorite Abby Jimenez book, but I enjoyed it.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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challenging emotional sad tense slow-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

5.0

The content can be hard to get through at times because of the subject matter, but the story overall is heartfelt and one worth reading. I genuinely felt touched and emotional when I finished it. The narrator does a great job immersing you into this story. If you have the option to read this as an audiobook, you will be so happy you did. I can see myself rereading this in the future and would happily recommend to anyone willing to step outside their comfort zone and put their heart out there.

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

I enjoyed this story and the audio book dramatized version is really engaging. Sometimes it felt slow and quant and at other times the plot was tense. An easy read for sure!

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced