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129 reviews

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

The most life affirming book I’ve ever read. 
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Absolute perfection. I wish I was there. 
In the Next Room, or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl

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funny lighthearted 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

3.5

I thought this play was fun, but too short! I think there could have been way more exploration into the relationships and desires of each character. It kind of felt like the author didn’t know what to do at the end and just sort of said “alright, that’s that!” But overall I enjoyed it thoroughly and it makes for a great book club selection. 
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I’m not usually a horror fan, but when it’s this fun, sign me up! Perfect for those who loved Stranger Things! 
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

It was so much fun to return to this book! I hadn’t read it since I was about 13 and I still loved it now at 31. Think Bridget Jones’ Diary, but as a 14-year-old. It’s so lighthearted and silly - the perfect pallet cleanser after a heavy read! 
Memoirs and Misinformation by Dana Vachon, Jim Carrey

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challenging dark mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

What the f did I just read? 
Wallflower at the Orgy by Nora Ephron

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funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

3.0

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

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emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this one for book club and I was not anticipating loving it as much as I did. It’s like… if Queen’s Gambit and Where the Crawdads Sing had a book baby. So good! 
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A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

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adventurous challenging funny mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

3.75