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While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This novel is fun and moves at a fast pace. It's very readable despite a pretty convoluted plot. For me, the weak point was with the Avery character. I'm not sure that I every understood her motivations.
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a solid, sweet romance.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Stephen Rowley is an auto-read for me, and I loved his first two novels. It took me nearly half the book to get into The Guncle. I really wanted to like Patrick, but the character felt really over the top. I didn't find him nearly as charming as it felt like Rowley intended. It wasn't until Patrick's story turned more serious that I feel in love with him. Ultimately, I really enjoyed the novel.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Liked The Martian, this novel is a fun ride with heart. Weir excels at making the science in science fiction accessible and realistic.
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I don't normally like historical fiction but I did enjoy this tale of a female pilot. It has shades of Kate Quinn' The Huntress.
Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Like the offspring of a marriage between Dynasty and the Odyssey, this novel is quite the ride. While I didn't necessarily like the characters, I understood their motivations and wanted good things for most of them.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
I loved Beach Read. It was a romance with the depth of a story about a young woman coming to terms with the flaws of her family. I wanted to love The People We Meet on Vacation, but it lacks depth. Worse, it is set up on the trope of two people who are clearly in love but too obtuse to realize it. That just doesn't work for me.
That Summer by Jennifer Weiner
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Based on the title and cover, I expected a light, beachy read. This novel is much darker. I liked it but not as much as previous Weiner books and not as much as Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson, which has a similar set up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault