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The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenjé

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2.5

Could have been better without so many side plots. 
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by KJ Charles

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4.0

“Christ. My Doomsday. End of my world.”

I can’t believe there aren’t more people talking about KJ Charles. I *love* the way she writes yearning.
The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

I don’t have words for the beauty!!!!!!!!!
Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates

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2.0

Tough subject matter. Interesting but mind numbingly redundant. 
Lord Dashwood Missed Out by Tessa Dare

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4.0

Spindle Cove 4 life. 
Breath mints / Battle scars by

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This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell

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emotional

4.0

I love it when a non-linear timeline is done well.
The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett

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2.5

Plot was bad/nonexistent. 
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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emotional reflective slow-paced

4.0

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Would be 5 stars if I hadn’t read Hamnet first.