suzannekm's reviews
2152 reviews
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The Con Queen of Hollywood: The Hunt for an Evil Genius by Scott C. Johnson
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
Kinda figured it out and wasn’t really interested in the characters or storytelling. Checked the end and returned to library
Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America by Dahlia Lithwick
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Masterful look at the legal history of the trump error through the stories of the female lawyers who fought some of the biggest battles. Absolutely fascinating, frustrating, and hopeful.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler by Ibi Zoboi
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
One of the best biographies I have ever read. The blend of quotes, prose, and poetry capture the heart and spirit of the subject wonderfully.
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0