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Darkly: Black History and America's Gothic Soul by Leila Taylor

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challenging dark informative sad medium-paced

4.0


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Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

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dark emotional medium-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


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Devorgilla Days by Kathleen Hart

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0


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Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.0

It was sort of a non-book. Not terribly original or impactful but it was cozy and a good "palate cleanser."
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.0


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A City of Bells: The Cathedral Trilogy by Elizabeth Goudge

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

3.75

Beautiful writing generally and a heartwarming premise, but it really slowed down in some parts where the descriptions were especially florid and long. 
Table Two by Marjorie Wilenski

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Where Stands a Winged Sentry by

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emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

4.0


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The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing

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challenging hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0


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Rhododendron Pie by Margery Sharp

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0


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