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The Outsider by Stephen King

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4.25

Slow burn amd creepy. 
James by Percival Everett

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Such a well done retelling from the perspective of Jim. A must read. 
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

If you could go to the past, knowing there were strict rules and the possibility that you might become a ghost, would you? Such a thought provoking idea and read. 
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

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2.25

Too much dialogue, not enough world/immersion/descriptions. 
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

3.0

Finlay and Vero keep getting themselves into crazy situations. This one might be my least fav so far but still a fun read.
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

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3.25

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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3.75

R.F. Kuang is amazing that she can write so well in multiple genres. For this story, Juniper is very unlikeable but that is what makes the story. The satire of problematic authors, social, media, etc walks the line between exaggeration and truth and is so good. 
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

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4.25

 
What a great book to start the year with. Thought provoking and one I will likely read again. Be sure to have tissues ready when reading the Epilogue. 😭



Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This is a wonderful story that could benefit from some editing. Parts dragged and at the end, seem unnecessary. This book could lose 100 pages and still be great.