sabine4242's reviews
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This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today by
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
Very moved by her kindness, compassion, and forgiveness even for those who caused trauma in her past.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
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
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book surprised and delighted me (if you can be delighted by assassins and except the premise that people who do really, really bad things deserve to die). Love seeing a group of older ladies still kicking ass and being awesome.
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Enjoyable YA with interesting exploration of grief and friendship. Cute setting, having spent many years in Ren Fests.
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Appreciate books that can show fluidity in sexuality in its characters, male vulnerability, and especially the depiction of anxiety.
Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I finally got onto the Colleen Hoover bandwagon. A surprisingly complex, emotional, and at times dark story of growth, trauma, and finding your path.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
This book really surprised me. It was a totally random pick and I knew nothing about it when I started. I appreciated the twists, and it was relatively unexpected at times.
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really appreciated that both characters were going through so much of their own personal development and dealing with pretty big issues. Also appreciate that more and more romances are dealing with people finding their sexual/gender identity later in life and the presence of more conversations around men's mental health.