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If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

3.0

I love Reid, however this wasn’t my favourite. I do love Carrie, though. 
It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

2.0

Hoover is a master at making page turners, however nothing developed past the original plot line. I don’t think it was necessary to have a sequel. 
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

I really loved this book. The importance of healing is so evident throughout the novel. It was heavy to read, but worth getting through to see the power that strength and resilience plays in trauma responses. 

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We Are Not Like Them by Jo Piazza, Christine Pride

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

3.0

I have many conflicting ideas about this book. I wanted to finish it because I needed to know how it ended, but to say I would recommend it. No. 

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Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

It is the best book in the series. The genuine connection Hibbert was able to create between Eve and Jacob surpasses the other novels in the series. It warmed my heart and the sex scenes were steamy and intimate. It was a wonderful light hearted romance read! 
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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

I really loved this book. I enjoy the universe that Reid is creating and it feels like Easter eggs when characters appear from her other books. June and Mick’s storyline hit a personal spot for me and so my connection to this book feels very healing, however the personal development of each character deserves a shout out. It left me wanting to read it all in one go.  
A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life by Ayelet Waldman

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

2.0

I appreciated the amount of information I learned regarding LSD and illegal drugs. However, Waldman felt uncomfortable in her experiment and kept undermining her findings and the benefits of microdosing. Her judgement of the experiment kept me disconnected the entire read. Well researched and interesting for those who want to microdose, but not my cup of tea. 
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.0

It was a cute love story. Some side characters could have been more developed, however Chloe and Red were really wonderful together. It was a satisfying and suspenseful love. 
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

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

3.5

This book wasn’t a groundbreaking read, however it got me out of a reading slump. It is a page turner that concludes with a satisfying ending. 

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