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DallerGut Dream Department Store by Mi-Ye Lee μ΄λ―Έμ
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
2.5
I wish this had more of a solid plot line throughout. The premise was solid. It was very whimsical and interesting, just hard to stay interested since I felt it was missing a main focus. It felt more like a collection of short stories. It definitely has an audience. Cozy fantasy, low stakes, book lovers would be so into this.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I thought I knew. I, in fact, did not know. This was so good
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
This was a wild, and heartbreaking, story. The story of a man who lives alone in the woods by choice, happily, for roughly 25 years. This type of story really should remind us there are more ways to live, and more ways to experience life.
Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
5.0
DEVOURED. Murderbot vibes π€π» Mal, an AI gets stranded on planet with humans in the middle of a war over the ability to upgrade themselves and gets over involved. Obsessed is an understatement. This was written just for me π₯Ή
What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator by Barbara Butcher
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This was so intense. Hearing her story of how she started in this field, her career, experiences, and how it can shake you in so many ways (good and bad). It was often SO dark. Also very interesting. What a life to lead. WOW
When Among Crows by Veronica Roth
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
4.75
I love Veronica Roth books, and this is no exception. This was so immersive. Def recommend.
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
adventurous
informative
reflective
tense
3.5
I got a lot more than expected from this. This story is so interesting, and I was actually getting anxiety listening to the story of this couple and their years of stealing.
The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.25
This was interesting. It keeps you wondering "WTF" the entire book. Following Art and Mercy as time goes on and wondering what is up or down makes this hard to put down.
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
*Gobsmacked* One of my favorites of the year, and a GOAT, easily π€π» in a not so dystopian America, prison systems have developed a death match sporting event where prisoners fight to the death in sponsored and televised national events. EXCUSE ME?! I was so gripped and blown away by this story.
Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.75
This is the thriller I needed and wanted. ONE DAY. Couldn't put it down. So good. It had such a good pace. I was so invested in this story, it felt so real! i am going to need more from this author ASAP π«΄π»