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726 reviews
Working Hard, Hardly Working by Grace Beverley
informative
reflective
slow-paced
0.5
This missed the mark for me, it did not deliver what it promised. This sounds like it would be a book full of practical tips but it hardly has any. The ones it does include are things like SMART goals which aren't exactly new or ground breaking.
Most of the book was a poorly structured ramble style memoir. I have no idea who the author is, I was looking for books to help with burn out, so I did not care about her life or experiences especially since she came off as very privileged.
The Hand, the Eye and the Heart by Zoë Marriott
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I waited nearly a year for this to come into my library and I read it in a matter of hours.
This was immediately captivating. The writing was beautiful and really draws you into both Evelyn's and Monique's lives.
The two characters' lives were woven together in a cohesive way. Both complex in their own way and similar but different which was fascinating to read.
It definitely deserved the hype and it's a book I would recommend to everyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Homophobia
Minor: Terminal illness
So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is what happens after the BBEG is defeated and the teenage protagonists or d&d party are left to rule a kingdom.
There is a forced to marry your soulmate under a time crunch, best friends that love each other but are both idiots and some find family. It's a cute read.
I did not like that Arek deceiving and drugging his best friends was glossed over because of the find your soul mate or die trope.
Pride Families by Amie Taylor
informative
fast-paced
4.0
This was a lovely introduction to the LGBTQIA+ community for both parents and children. It did a great job of being inclusive and the illustrations included a lot of diversity.
It did a really good job of including different families including step parents and found family. However, there was a lot of information thrown at you in such a short book which could be overwhelming.
For me, it didn't work as a story necessarily but would work really well as a reference book. Something that parents or children could use to learn about different family units, or be used as a teaching aid when discussing families in a school environment.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advance copy of the book
Cat Family at the Museum by Lucy Brownridge
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Absolutely gorgeous artwork. It is double page illustrations which means there is loads of stuff to look at and discover. I spotted something new every time I read through it.
The story takes you through various museum exhibitions and gives an easy to digest historical fact on each time period.
This is a lift-the-flap type book which is usually aimed at younger children. This one is aimed at 3-6 and is very suitable for that age range. My 7 year old niece would love this book.
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, for the advance reading copy.
The story takes you through various museum exhibitions and gives an easy to digest historical fact on each time period.
This is a lift-the-flap type book which is usually aimed at younger children. This one is aimed at 3-6 and is very suitable for that age range. My 7 year old niece would love this book.
Thank you, Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, for the advance reading copy.
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness by Yuki Fumino
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.75
This was a solid sequel that developed the characters, their relationships and built on themes presented in the first book.
It is a gentle read. The story is wholesome and fluffy though a bit frustrating at times. The miscommunication between Kohei and Taichi gets increasingly annoying as neither of them take the initiative to talk to one another.
I preferred the first volume and probably won't pick up the rest if the series.
It is a gentle read. The story is wholesome and fluffy though a bit frustrating at times. The miscommunication between Kohei and Taichi gets increasingly annoying as neither of them take the initiative to talk to one another.
I preferred the first volume and probably won't pick up the rest if the series.
I Hear the Sunspot by Yuki Fumino
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5