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217 reviews
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
5.0
This book was phenomenal. I don't often read YA books, but this should be required reading for young teens. I think had I read it after my date rape experience when I wasn't much older than Melinda in the book, it would have helped me have a voice. I just finished it, and I am in tears.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
adventurous
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hilarious
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
THis is a must-read for anyone who is trying to find their inner badass again.
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
To be honest, I've never been a Britney fan. It's not that I didn't like her, I just didn't have any of her albums or anything. Her music's fine- later music I liked better. All that to say I really am glad I read this book. It gave me a lot of insight, and folks just really never know what kinds of things a person is going through.
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Will by Will Smith, Mark Manson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 73%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 73%.
Grief, love the book, but need to take a break from it and start 2024 with clean slate
Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chödrön
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Grief, plan to pick it up again later. It's very very good.