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147 reviews
Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A beautiful depiction of queer girlhood.
The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire Douglas
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
3.0
The Firm by John Grisham
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
3.75
Gripping and twisty. Definitely a great one if you want something quick that’s going to pull you out of a reading slump.
Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
An interesting take on grief with some evocative scenes but some of the characters felt flat for me. Some gorgeous descriptions of the ocean/water
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
4.5
This book single-handedly changed my perspective on romance novels
Home by Cailean Steed
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
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
5.0
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride, Jo Piazza
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
3.75