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August Blue by Deborah Levy
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this but something about the end just threw me off idk
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
Quite liked Jim Dale as a narrator. Had fun returning to this book.
Spy x Family, Vol. 3 by Tatsuya Endo
adventurous
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The extra missions are always so cute. Sup excited for the dog
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is very sweet and had a nice touch of magical realism towards the end but I feel like it wrapped up too conviently
I loved listening to this version because the authors note read by Pam Muñoz Ryan was so electric
I loved listening to this version because the authors note read by Pam Muñoz Ryan was so electric
Unqualified by Chris Pratt, Anna Faris
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I read this in one sitting and am irrationally sad
Winter by Marissa Meyer
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a really well thought out and heartbreaking series
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
challenging
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
This book ruined my life and I am so glad it's over. 5 stars.
I should note the characters are not likeable but they are loveable
I should note the characters are not likeable but they are loveable
All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was so cute and fun but the end kind of disappointed me.