neatsmarie_reads's reviews
21 reviews

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.

I just couldn’t get into the descriptions of animals and the taxidermy unfortunately 

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

I absolutely adored the heartwarming romance between Russ and Aurora. The book beautifully delved into important topics, making it a captivating and meaningful read. Highly recommend for those seeking both love and depth in a story.

Cursed Bread by Sophie Mackintosh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.

Not my type of book so couldn’t get into the historic writing 

Marshmallow by Victoria Hannan

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death

Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Nancys by R.W.R. McDonald
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.

Unfortunately I just couldn’t get into it. I will revisit it at another later date

How to Loiter in a Turf War: An Autobiographical Novel by Jessica Hansell (Coco Solid)

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

All My Mothers by Joanna Glen

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5