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My Holiday Hookup Road Trip by Sara Whitney
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In Praise of Difficult Women: Life Lessons from 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules by Karen Karbo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Interesting review of some amazing women but also biased, glossing over major controversial issues and skimming over important works. My whole book club couldn't finish the book. We overall found it to be a glib, and overly optimistic look at women who pushed against the grain.
The stories were interesting, but I didn't feel they allowed the women to be human...their faults or troubles were half-mentioned in a rush to include more profiles instead of depth of information.
Not horrible. Not one I'd recommend. A good place to find women you want to read about in-depth.
The stories were interesting, but I didn't feel they allowed the women to be human...their faults or troubles were half-mentioned in a rush to include more profiles instead of depth of information.
Not horrible. Not one I'd recommend. A good place to find women you want to read about in-depth.
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Suspensful and atmospheric magical realism in a twilight zone sorta way. Unease but intelligent and gothic instead of rushed and gory. Modern setting that easily slips between a semi-timeless vibe of something like Haunting of Hill House mixed with the nostalgia of something like Stranger Things.
Like Haunting of Hill House, the house itself is a character of sorts. You're right with the main character in that creeping sense that something is off. You root for her friends to be the people she sees and not the people you fear they might be underneath.
The book asks big questions about whether nostalgia is helpful or toxic. Makes you think about how media shapes us, the motivations of people who say they want the best for you, and what it takes to embrace your authentic self. Something i want to hand to a bunch of friends to get their reaction.
Like Haunting of Hill House, the house itself is a character of sorts. You're right with the main character in that creeping sense that something is off. You root for her friends to be the people she sees and not the people you fear they might be underneath.
The book asks big questions about whether nostalgia is helpful or toxic. Makes you think about how media shapes us, the motivations of people who say they want the best for you, and what it takes to embrace your authentic self. Something i want to hand to a bunch of friends to get their reaction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, and Death of parent
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Loved this take on true crime podcasts and the presumed guilt of people involved in a murder. The town felt very small town with people quick to judge. Grandma was a great bit of levity in what could have otherwise been a too dark story. Listening to this definitely added an extra layer since the main story is broken up with "podcast" episodes about what is being uncovered.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
The Fifth Doll by Charlie N. Holmberg
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Specials by Scott Westerfeld
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25