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She's Gone by David Bell

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I got this in a blind date box.  This is the first "thriller" I've read in a decade and I enjoyed it!  Young adult so not too scary but there were some plot twists I didn't see coming and I didn't figure out the ending and I liked that.  MC is super dumb and annoying but he's a 17 year old boy so I guess it's allowed?  Makes me want to read some more thrillers!
Losing at Love by Jennifer Iacopelli

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
28% in and so boring, don't care about the characters, everyone's paired up, and ew she's 17.
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Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was fun!  It's not life changing or anything, it's very predictable, and it's not 5 stars bc Sally is irrationally unpleasant at times, but I very much enjoyed the "behind the scenes" info and the writing style.
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

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challenging emotional sad 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

Very sad, very sweet.  I found all of the abuse difficult and frustrating to read and I was nervous there would be a horrible ending but there isn't, which I'm glad for.  
Hurricane Summer by Asha Bromfield

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This was okay.  I just don't understand why every woman and most of the men on the island of Jamaica was the worst person you've ever met.  Almost no one had any redeeming qualities including the main character.  I started as a 3 star but now as I write this I'm going 2 star.  I would have DNFed if not for the challenge.  The catharsis at the end wasn't believable enough for me ~ I found my strength ~ why because you finally talked back to an adult?  Blech.
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The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Ugh I wanted to like this book more than I did.  The premise is so cool and great.  The main character is so annoying and there were way too many of my least favorite scene, the type where character A won't do something character B asks but B won't just explain why they're asking!  Also the "romance" is creepy if not honestly sinister and it's not portrayed that way.  Meh.
Her Unforgotten Bear Mate by Arizona Tape

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

3.0

This was a silly stuff your kindle pickup and I’m disappointed there wasn’t more bear stuff which is a shocking thing to realize about myself.  It took me less than an hour to read.
The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society by Eleanor Janega

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challenging informative slow-paced

3.0

This would have been great to read in a college class but alas I am not in a college class so I found it to be a bit of a slog.  Great book if you're super interested in this topic though!
The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams

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dark mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

4.5

Fascinating book, felt made for me (psychogenic illness, Fruitlands allegory).  The end didn't quite wrap up in a satisfying way - it wasn't clear to me exactly what caused the ending - but overall a creative and interesting book.
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Flea Market Magic by Bella Falls

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was fun!  I got it on Stuff your Kindle Witch Day and enjoyed it!  I've never read a cozy mystery before and this was a good start.