This needed some stronger editing. Parts dragged on a bit and the writing was melodramatic at times (def YA). The ending was also incomplete and fell flat.

Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg

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hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

Solid blend of science, examples, guidance, and entertainment/engaging content. Easy to follow yet interesting to think about how to do better with communication and why it’s important to do better.

Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire

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challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

Wet intellectual and the sort of text that would be helpful to reread every few years.

All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.5

The book is a bit slow to start, but it was unique enough of a plot and used language beautifully that I stuck with it. It proved to be a great story with important themes and an array of lovable characters.

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach

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emotional informative inspiring reflective

4.5

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