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In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Hangry: A Startup Journey by Mike Evans
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Well written book. I enjoyed both the background and rise of Grubhub, as well as the cycling metaphors towards the end. Fascinating to read the behind the scenes; Mike was refreshingly candid and self reflective.
I have a few takeaways to reflect on my own day-to-day, including the difference between quitting and giving up. Giving up is something one does when things get too hard, while quitting is chosen when the goal is no longer attainable or has changed.
I have a few takeaways to reflect on my own day-to-day, including the difference between quitting and giving up. Giving up is something one does when things get too hard, while quitting is chosen when the goal is no longer attainable or has changed.
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility and Vomit
Minor: Cancer
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This book has some really sad moments and a lot of reflective, thoughtful moments. Glad to have read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide and Vomit
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy Lenz
dark
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are by Kevin Leman
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.75