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158 reviews

Jade City by Fonda Lee

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This was good but I think war books aren't my thing

The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

At times I really struggled with liking some of the characters, but overall this book and this series is a triumph.

Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante

emotional funny reflective fast-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

5.0

She's done it again!!

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

slow-paced

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

2.0

Unfortunately so boring

Either/Or by Elif Batuman

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

It's like catching up with a friend. 

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Emma by Jane Austen

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

5.0

If I loved you less I might be able to talk about it more?!?!?

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

dark mysterious tense 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

4.5

So gripping! None of the characters seemed like caricatures of themselves, which I really appreciated. The ending could've been a bit snappier maybe, but I still really liked it. loved the audiobook format.