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aprilleon's reviews
18 reviews
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
challenging
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
I loved this book. It’s so easy to walk alongside Phoebe on her journey. It’s very affirming to anyone who has felt lonely, stuck, or like they’re going through the motions of life. I think the author should write a sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris
challenging
dark
emotional
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, and Antisemitism
Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book was disappointing. The characters lacked complexity. There was never a strong tie made between the two storylines of Hannah and Mallory.
The Murmur of Bees by Sofía Segovia
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs From Our Pets On The Other Side by Karen a. Anderson
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
This book helped tremendously to heal the grief of losing my first dog.