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60 reviews

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense 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? No

3.5

Interesting plot, i really liked the main group boys characters. 
Some elements and events were hard to picture since the storytelling was so abstract at times. So not the clearest read.
Probably not going to read the rest of the books, but this was an okay read👍🏻

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

2.75

Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

adventurous challenging inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.75

I really like the writing style, it easy to visualize the scenes. Also the feeling of the scenes is very well made.
Not the easiest book to read but very rewarding when you put in the effort to focus.
Very interesting world building and plot. 

Dune by Frank Herbert

adventurous informative mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

I think this book works as a base for the other books so it doesn't have that much going on. It explains some of the politics, history and worldbuilding.
Interesting to read if you like the world. At the end of the book the plot starts forming and it gets exciting.

The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris

dark hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

I want to buy this book so I can reread it whenever i want. It was that good.
This book introduced a new simple idea of how stress system works and it was brilliant.
I recommend it especially to people who enjoy developmental psychology.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Jim Collins, Stephen R. Covey

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

I'll put this into my personal collection. Good ideas that revolve around your thoughts and not only your actions. 
Also had good points about other self help books and how and why they don't work. 

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.

I can't relate with the main character at all! All the explanations for her actions got lost somewhere along the way and it just feels like she makes decisions that don't make sense🥲
The world building, plot or writing were average to me as well, so I didn't have any reason to continue reading.

Clean by Juno Dawson

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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? Yes

4.25

Very enjoyable read. The story was entertaining and also insightful. I love the way the book is written.
There is love, drama, drugs and rich people, but also deep thinking.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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? No

4.0

I read this in a foreing language so i didn't get all the details but regardless it was good.
 I have seen the movie and that motivated me to read the books. The first book was pretty different than what I remeber of the movie, but in a good way.
The story has potential for sure and hopefully I'll read the rest of the books. 
Also I like the main character and his morals and way of thinking.

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Wonderful book, I listened to it in youtube, so I'm not sure if the whole book was included though xD
Good advice and good explanations. I also enjoyed the stories.
Everyone should read this or listen to it! Very important information in my opinion.