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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
4.0
Not my favorite of the series
The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed the characters in this one, as well as the plot and informational pieces!
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
5.0
I read this multiple times as a kid, the last time I read it was maybe 7 or 8 years ago in college and it holds up!
Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I really wanted to like this one. I found the characters interesting, but the writing style just didnt' do it for me.
Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this one - I like sweeping family stories and this one really centered on how family trauma can affect people long term, which I can relate to. I didn’t care as much for the sisters chapter but the rest was good!
The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
fast-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
5.0
This has been my favorite Elin Hilderbrand book by far!!! I loved the ghost plot line and all the characters were fantastic
Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler
5.0
It was not what I was expecting but it was very well written and a good read!
Here's to Us by Elin Hilderbrand
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
3.0
This was maybe my least favorite Elin Hilderbrand book, mostly because I found it silly that all three wives ended up leaving their husbands or marrying someone else. I felt like there was no point to Deacon?
Maybe I just didn’t get it. I liked the food stuff though!!
Maybe I just didn’t get it. I liked the food stuff though!!
Liars by Sarah Manguso
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I could not put this one down. The way it was written really lent itself to the anxiety the main character was feeling and I had to keep going to find out more. It made me very grateful for my awesome husband, that’s for sure!
I was very annoyed that she stayed with him for so long, but I also understand the not wanting to leave part, or feeling stuck.
I don’t recommend if you’re a new mother! Save this for a few years!
I don’t recommend if you’re a new mother! Save this for a few years!