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House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Heiress was a wild ride. I am not someone who reads synopsizes often, so I honestly had no idea what I was getting into with this one. I have read almost all of Rachel Hawkins's books. This ones started out with a cute little romance with some weird underlying secret.
It quickly delved into a dark history and a crazy family. There were quite a few twists and turns that kept me intrigued. I really enjoy the plot that started when a child was taken from a family picnic and then returned to her family, and the generations of trauma that spurred from that moment.
I think my favorite aspect was the location, I loved the southern Appalachian mountains and the huge house. That set the coolest vibes in the story.

I Feel Awful, Thanks by Lara Pickle

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emotional hopeful informative reflective sad 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

4.25

THIS NEEDS TO BE IN EVERY LIBRARY! I really enjoyed I Feel Awful, Thanks. One of my friends recommended it and I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy. The main storyline is a new adult going off to work and realizing that she is not handling life as well as she felt she should. She is experiencing anxiety and depression, along with self-doubt. Dealing with a toxic situation at work and a new relationship, it all boils over.
The coolest part is the story is immersed in magical realism.
Going into a therapy-like situation, she is able to learn to understand and cope with her emotions, in a vivid and visceral way. It is SO cool!
The book helps understand that these emotions and feelings are valid, and the there are ways to work through them. Also, amazing friends and standing up for yourself.

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

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dark emotional funny medium-paced