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American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress by Wesley Lowery

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informative fast-paced

5.0

An excellent and highly readable look at the racist backlash to the election of President Obama in America.
The Day the World Stops Shopping: How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves by J.B. MacKinnon

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informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75

I’m obsessed with this book. I consider myself a minimalist and do my best to consume sustainably, but this made me realise that there are still areas where I can improve. Really interesting to learn more about the history of the movement, as well as the economic impacts of the choices we make as consumers.
Home by Cailean Steed

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

4.0

This was a fun and fast-paced thriller. Normally not my genre of choice, but I’m a sucker for a cult story.
Desperate Measures by Katee Robert

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dark fast-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

3.0

There is probably something seriously wrong with me but damn I enjoyed this. 
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Lit fic has to be extraordinary to hold my attention and this wasn’t doing it for me. 
Yours, Forever by Leonor Soliz

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Didn’t like the way the MMC spoke. 
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingsolver, Barbara Kingsolver

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informative medium-paced

3.75

A decent look at the locavore movement for it’s time. I appreciated the included meal plans, which is not something that’s been a part of other food books I’ve read.
Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis by Jonathan Blitzer

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challenging informative sad medium-paced

5.0

Such an important read, especially as a push-back against anti-immigration rhetoric. A good mix of big-picture and personal stories.
Asiri and the Amaru by Natalia Hernandez

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lighthearted 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

4.5

This was cute and spicy. I adored these characters (Dario is precious!) and loved the world and magic system.
Honey Cut by Sierra Simone

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emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The angst here is off the charts. Sierra Simone nails spicy yearning. I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first one, mostly because I don’t like Isolde as much as I like Tristan. Definitely picking up the last one once it’s out and crossing my fingers for an HEA for this hot mess of a trio.