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201 reviews

If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

dark fast-paced

3.0

Writing style was not for me

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

I think one of the better books I've read by this author. A good mix of light-hearted and more serious elements.

I wish it would have ended with Emma's perspective so we could have insight on how her relationship with her newfound family members was going.

Boy Parts by Eliza Clark

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

I don't get it, but at this point that's just the mark of a good book. 

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

medium-paced

3.0

Just ok. Definitely overhyped 

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

emotional fast-paced

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

3.25

If Tully wasn't so annoying I probably would've rated this higher

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I watched the movie many times growing up and I prefer it over the book. This was still entertaining and fun!

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

At times a story so frustrating, but beautifully told. Obviously super sad.

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

I shouldn't have read this so soon after the My Brilliant Friend series. This book is like a watered down, shorter version of the last part of the 3rd book. I wish I liked it more. I did watch the movie after and it increased my opinion of the book a lot.

Severance by Ling Ma

dark emotional funny reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Such a strong voice.

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It lagged in the middle for me but the ending and beginning really got it right. Jen was the star by far, which made the ending all the more powerful.