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490 reviews
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This solidified that I am not an Alice Feeney fan. The twist, while shocking (sure), was convoluted and largely unbelievable. A good twist is lovely, but not when it's so far-fetched.
There were a few redeeming parts of the book that I would give 3 to 4 stars towards the beginning and middle. The ending lost me.
I'm apparently just not a fan of these (incredibly popular) types of thrillers. Weak characters, flimsy plotting, and the wacky twist that felt so bizarre and unbelievable - overall 2 stars.
There were a few redeeming parts of the book that I would give 3 to 4 stars towards the beginning and middle. The ending lost me.
I'm apparently just not a fan of these (incredibly popular) types of thrillers. Weak characters, flimsy plotting, and the wacky twist that felt so bizarre and unbelievable - overall 2 stars.
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.75
All Fours by Miranda July
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I had a love/hate relationship with this book. The writing was good overall, and I love stories about women going insane and the aftermath/rebirth that follows. The main character was also a great parent.
I hated the raunchy/gross parts. I am in no way prudish nor judgmental about sex, gender identity, sexual preference, or dog poop, but omg this was over the top and often felt unnecessary and like it was solely for shock value. There was very often seemingly no point to the graphic detail.
Overall, good story with a lot of potential, but also weird and just gross in parts.
I hated the raunchy/gross parts. I am in no way prudish nor judgmental about sex, gender identity, sexual preference, or dog poop, but omg this was over the top and often felt unnecessary and like it was solely for shock value. There was very often seemingly no point to the graphic detail.
Overall, good story with a lot of potential, but also weird and just gross in parts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity and Suicide
Minor: Vomit
The View from Penthouse B by Elinor Lipman
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75