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Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Took me a while to get into because of the heavy subject matter.
I liked next of kin better than this one. I was not a fan of the endingđź«
I liked next of kin better than this one. I was not a fan of the endingđź«
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this book. I joined the user prettyxbookish's StoryGraph Around the world in books challenge and Ireland was on the list. This was my pick for the prompt and I am so glad I picked it up. The author crafted a beautiful and poetic prose of love, duty to country and time travel(which still confuses me).
Thomas was the father that stepped up and what a wonderful man he was. When he described his love for Anne on their wedding, i shed a thug tear... they were soulmates for real. Saskia Maarleveld and Will Damron both did an amazing job narrating this lyrical book.
Thomas was the father that stepped up and what a wonderful man he was. When he described his love for Anne on their wedding, i shed a thug tear... they were soulmates for real. Saskia Maarleveld and Will Damron both did an amazing job narrating this lyrical book.
What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena
Did not finish book. Stopped at 86%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 86%.
DNF at 86% because wow we took so long to get to the point. I read spoilers and omg wow pretends to be shocked
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I knew there would be a twist but I did not see THAT coming. Freida, you ate that.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
At no point did I know where this was going. Very satisfying ending.
Shout out to Saskia Maarleveld for the superb narration
Shout out to Saskia Maarleveld for the superb narration
For Such a Time As This by Shani Akilah
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
A stunning collection of interconnected stories that showcases friendship, grief, heartbreak, family, career, and romance.
I liked that the author’s faith was evident in this book but not in a preachy way. It flowed seamlessly.
I can’t wait to discuss this with the bookclub in December. I just could not wait to finish it, seeing as it’s short story September.
This would make such a good limited series.
I liked that the author’s faith was evident in this book but not in a preachy way. It flowed seamlessly.
I can’t wait to discuss this with the bookclub in December. I just could not wait to finish it, seeing as it’s short story September.
This would make such a good limited series.
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
adventurous
informative
mysterious
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
5.0
This book is literally perfect. The characters were so thoroughly fleshed out and I couldn’t get enough.
I had previously tried to read one of Kate Quinn’s books, the Alice network and I couldn’t finish it. I’m so glad I gave her another chance to dazzle me. Saskia Maarleveld was an amazing narrator as always.
If you enjoy historical fiction, you’ll enjoy this.
It explores the concept of found family so well
I had previously tried to read one of Kate Quinn’s books, the Alice network and I couldn’t finish it. I’m so glad I gave her another chance to dazzle me. Saskia Maarleveld was an amazing narrator as always.
If you enjoy historical fiction, you’ll enjoy this.
It explores the concept of found family so well
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Yay representation in terms of black vampires written by an Ethiopian author.
The plot felt a bit convoluted after the 60ish % mark. It didn’t end it that much of a cliffhanger which I liked. I might pick up book 2 when it arrives to see where the story goes because it is an interesting. Loved the enemies part of the enemies to sometimes lovers.
The plot felt a bit convoluted after the 60ish % mark. It didn’t end it that much of a cliffhanger which I liked. I might pick up book 2 when it arrives to see where the story goes because it is an interesting. Loved the enemies part of the enemies to sometimes lovers.