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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
While ultimately hopeful, at times this book brought me to memories of my own regrets which made it a slower read. Small doses rather than binge reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Interesting but complicated as time travel often is. Food for thought.
Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher
mysterious
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
3.75
I liked aspects of the story, but my mind was constantly comparing it to Jane Eyre, and finding something missing that I ca8explain.
Sweet Tea Witch Mysteries Books 1-10 by Amy Boyles
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.5
There's fun stuff here, but I could figure out the killers too early in each book.
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
A combination of wonderful storytelling, philosophical reflection, historical adventure, and the pain and pleasure of being human makes this an unforgettable genre-bending book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicide, and Gaslighting
Suspected Charmed and Dangerous: Midlife Magic in Marshmallow Books 1-3 by Keira Blackwood
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
3.5
Closer Home by Kerry Anne King
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
A quick, sweet read about love, grief, loss and the complexity of family.the
The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
In some ways, it was difficult to differentiate between characters or root for anyone in particular. Not as lighthearted as I wxpected.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.5
This is a richly imagined fairytale with a feminist twist. It challenges patriarchal interpretations of the roles of princesses, prince's, and witches.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Domestic abuse