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419 reviews

Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine

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

4.75

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I mostly liked it. A unique concept and a strong feminism vibe.
However too many unexplained plot holes and jumps around too often, making me feel like I’m missing something.
I really Would have liked to learn more about the “shining girls”
When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

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

4.0

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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emotional tense 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

3.75

Hello, Darkness by Sandra Brown

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.5

It was good, I understand the hype. 
Lots of good nuggets in there letting us glimpse into the reality of those we put on a pedestal. 
The Gunslinger by Stephen King

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Slow burn
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

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emotional funny mysterious sad 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

3.0

Loved the original idea. 
Enjoyed the weaving in of a true historical story. 
Felt that it was a little too corny at times.
Mason's Way: The 20 Universal Ways of Oneness Taught By The Spirit Of An Enlightened Dog by Rachel Fiori

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

2.75

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

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5.0