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117 reviews

The Humans by Matt Haig

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
This is not as clever as it thinks it is. 
Maggie's Grave by David Sodergren

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

3.75

A solid horror read. 
The Similars by Rebecca Hanover

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
The writing is just not for me. I probably would have liked this when I was in the age range for it. 
The Lover by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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

5.0

The perfect short story. 
Container Gardening For Beginners: A Guide to Growing Your Own Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Edible Flowers by Tammy Wylie

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informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

Great book, lots of info. Would have liked a little more about some flowers. 
The Campout Cookbook: Inspired Recipes for Cooking Around the Fire and Under the Stars by Marnie Hanel, Jen Stevenson

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inspiring medium-paced

3.25

Some fun ideas, but I can’t imagine making a lot of these while camping. Too fussy! 
Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It was a fun little read, I just wasn’t a huge fan of the MMC on this one. 
With Any Luck by Ashley Poston

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

2.25

My least favorite in the Improbable Meet Cute Collection so far. It just felt clunky and “off” somehow. 
Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory

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hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

Had a few cringey moments, but it was cute. 
Rosie and The Dreamboat by Sally Thorne

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

5.0

The perfect little short love story. 🥹