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104 reviews

The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

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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

5.0

Really enjoyed this one. Loved the nonlinear timeline & “nothing” plot. Felt it got a little cliche at the end, but still enjoyed it nonetheless. Read this if you liked Demon Copperhead. 
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake

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fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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dark funny reflective medium-paced

3.0

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I started out liking it but then it just went down hill. Everything felt so rushed & surface level. 
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective slow-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

Blind Side by Kandi Steiner

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Enjoyed but lacked in character/relationship development. 
Funny Story by Emily Henry

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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