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55 reviews

Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell

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funny informative inspiring fast-paced
I’m not going to rate it simply because I don’t know how to rate nonfiction informative books like this. I will say, it was SO GOOD!! I listened to the audiobook and the narrator is the author and she was so funny! I feel like I learned so much and I’m constantly thinking about my own conversations with family and friends now. Many interesting conversations to be had! Definitely worth a read!!
Powerless by Lauren Roberts

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

3.0

It was a decent book but nothing new. I did like the ending, but it just felt like a bunch of generic tropes thrown into a novel. I will be reading the other books because it definitely was enjoyable, just nothing that I haven’t read before. 
The Depths by Nicole Lesperance

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Rebels of Eden, Volume 3 by Joey Graceffa

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I liked the first two books more but this was still so good! I was just a bit frustrated because I found a lot of typos. Also the ending is very bittersweet and I keep playing over and over how it could have gone differently. I think that’s sort of the point though. To make you see things from all angles and realize Rowan was put in an impossible position. Very good book!
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The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski

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

5.0

The last three chapters of this book WRECKED me!!! It’s been two days and I still can’t stop thinking about it. Oh my goodness. Be warned, this book will hurt. 
Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Night Shift by Annie Crown

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

2.75

Nothing super memorable, but very cute and lighthearted. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump and this is definitely helping me get out of it. I didn’t connect with the love interest that much, but maybe that’s just a me-thing. I wish we would have seen more of Kendall’s friends, I loved Nina and Harper!! I would definitely suggest reading it if you just want something light and cute. Warning: it IS very smutty, so if you aren’t into that stuff I would either skip those parts or not read it.🩷
Goodbye, Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

This book is one of, if not the best, book I have ever read. This series has been my comfort series for years which I have read over and over. I had no idea until a few days ago that there was a fourth and final one. I bawled my eyes out during the last 50 pages and I am still crying as a write this review. This series, Mr. Terupt, The Gang, and all the projects they took on have changed my life forever. Thank you, Rob Buyea. Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤️
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A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

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funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

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emotional informative 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

3.0