emmieli_'s reviews
12 reviews

Twilight Falls by Juneau Black

lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.75

Sunhead by Alex Assan

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

This was really cute and good for anyone who went through a vampire phase

The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

Got laid off and lost motivation. Will add this back soon!

Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong by Katie Gee Salisbury
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.

Library took the book back

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

Really interesting read and loved seeing how it tied into the war and other notable names that we recognize from history (e.g., Louis Z!)

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

this is a good read even for people who don’t identify as Ace (and it is very validating for those who do)

Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

I support women and their wrongdoings

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Cold Clay by Juneau Black

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

I feel like we did not really acknowledge the severity of this murder ˙◠˙ 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Abandonment

Mirror Lake by Juneau Black

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

the twist was kind of confusing because I guessed it and then I didn’t and then I did? I dunno but the wolf was funny

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

funny lighthearted 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

3.75

It was pretty interesting to read this via a COVID lens and how that integrated into the plot. Much to think about…