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740 reviews
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
adventurous
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
3ā on š§
I don't know how this book beat James for the Booker Prize (and this is coming from a huge space nerd).
I don't know how this book beat James for the Booker Prize (and this is coming from a huge space nerd).
The Worst Duke in London by Amalie Howard
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4ā
Rš¶ļø
What do you get if Outlander's Jamie started in the Bridgerton-version of 10 Things I Hate About You? This book!! Amalie Howard continues to excel in creating a beautiful group of headstrong friends finding love (and making love š) in the era of balls and carriage trysts. I can only hope Briar's book is coming ASAP!!
Rš¶ļø
What do you get if Outlander's Jamie started in the Bridgerton-version of 10 Things I Hate About You? This book!! Amalie Howard continues to excel in creating a beautiful group of headstrong friends finding love (and making love š) in the era of balls and carriage trysts. I can only hope Briar's book is coming ASAP!!
A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
4.75ā on š§
I think this one just hits different reading it in the wake of the election results. With so much anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric that has been spewed this year and will continue to be touted for the next four years, it is even more important to hear the stories of profiling and discrimination people experience. And it's even sadder when the story revolves around a twelve year old (likely on the autism spectrum) brown boy is the one who was hurt.
A must read for those in a post election fog who are looking for the hope of why fighting the good fight to be inclusive to all is important in the face af adversity.
I think this one just hits different reading it in the wake of the election results. With so much anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric that has been spewed this year and will continue to be touted for the next four years, it is even more important to hear the stories of profiling and discrimination people experience. And it's even sadder when the story revolves around a twelve year old (likely on the autism spectrum) brown boy is the one who was hurt.
A must read for those in a post election fog who are looking for the hope of why fighting the good fight to be inclusive to all is important in the face af adversity.
The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.25ā
Rš¶ļø
I needed this romantasy about a deposed queen returning to her kingdom to reclaim her throne by being a good person and helping people after this week. Also she gets forced to marry a hot strong man who helps her. What's not to love?
Rš¶ļø
I needed this romantasy about a deposed queen returning to her kingdom to reclaim her throne by being a good person and helping people after this week. Also she gets forced to marry a hot strong man who helps her. What's not to love?
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
dark
sad
tense
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
3.5
3.5ā on š§
This is once again a book where everyone has raved about it and it just didn't work for me. I hope these sisters are all in therapy now.
This is once again a book where everyone has raved about it and it just didn't work for me. I hope these sisters are all in therapy now.
Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25ā
PG-13š¶ļø
I needed famous people problems romance to ignore the world this week and this book delivered escapism in droves.
PG-13š¶ļø
I needed famous people problems romance to ignore the world this week and this book delivered escapism in droves.
You Belong with Me by Mhairi McFarlane
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
This book should have been a bonus epilogue instead.
Lightning in Her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
emotional
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
4.0
4ā
PG-13š¶ļø
I love a healing journey and these wonderfully witchy sisters, but Teal and Carter really need to go back and take Communication 101: How to Communicate with Your Partner instead signing up for Romance Trope 404: Marriage of Convenience.
PG-13š¶ļø
I love a healing journey and these wonderfully witchy sisters, but Teal and Carter really need to go back and take Communication 101: How to Communicate with Your Partner instead signing up for Romance Trope 404: Marriage of Convenience.
Over the Influence by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
If you enjoyed Britney Spears's memoir, you have to check out this pop icon's memoir too.
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25ā
I am too much of an extrovert to escape to a cottage in the middle of the forest to hide out with my books, but if I did make this escape, it would be to hang out with a spider plant, become best friends with a baker and ride merhorses.
I am too much of an extrovert to escape to a cottage in the middle of the forest to hide out with my books, but if I did make this escape, it would be to hang out with a spider plant, become best friends with a baker and ride merhorses.