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98 reviews
Tomb Sweeping by Alexandra Chang
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? It's complicated
3.75
I love anthologies and short stories. This was great and had some ups and downs.
Nothing but the Rain by Naomi Salman
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.5
Bunny by Mona Awad
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
How to Stay in Love: Practical Wisdom from an Unexpected Source by James J. Sexton
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this authors storytelling capabilities. Entertaining and just an overall fun read for what I’d call a “self help” book.
The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rouge by Mona Awad
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Felt like a fever dream but not in the usual way that I like.
Do You Remember Being Born? by Sean Michaels
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Entering the world of 'Do You Remember Being Born?' by Sean Michaels was like stepping into a writer’s brain that held me in its grasp from the very first page. Michaels' prose is a poetic dance, gracefully exploring the depths of memory, identity, and selfishness. The storytelling is masterful, leaving an indelible impression that lingered in my thoughts well after I closed the book. This is not just a novel; it's an immersive experience that deserves every bit of its five-star acclaim – a literary gem that left me both moved and enchanted.