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125 reviews

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Charlie was the single most insufferable female main character I’ve ever read in my entire life. Evelyn’s story line is what got me through the book
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

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

5.0

I cried and felt touched in a way I haven’t by a book in a long time. This will be a narrative that stays with me for a while and it was a beautiful homage to little women. I felt like I was a part of the family as well.
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

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dark emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It wasn’t what I expected it to be and gave Bright Young Women vibes. Not a bad thing just feel like it was repetitive!
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

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

1.0

I have had more chemistry with a slice of bread than they did I cannot lie
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante

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

4.25

Loved living in this world and sad to see it come to an end
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante

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

4.0

Again a solid installment, looking forward to the last book in the series but I have a feeling I will be missing this world dearly when I’m done 
The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

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emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A good follow up to the first, I enjoy living in this world 
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Kept me entertained and interested in the next book in the series. I enjoy being in this world 
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

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adventurous dark reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

Idk why I continue to try reading thrillers. Hate them, no attachment to the plot and was only on the edge of my seat waiting for it to be over. Not a bad book just not for me
Real Americans by Rachel Khong

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

4.5

Lost a 1/2 star because of the last third they really lost me there tbh but overall a very nice read that had me very invested and loved both Lily and Nicks stories, the wrap up lost me though I feel like it’ll be a book I think about for years and years to come