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40 reviews
Something Good by Vanessa Miller
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Faithful by Kim Cash Tate
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Stand by Me by Pat Simmons
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book so much I’ve immediately gone to pick up another book by the author! I was blessed to be given an E-ARC of this book as part of the Hear Our Voices book tour.
I love love loved the dual timeline, getting to know the history behind Tabby’s Meats & Sweets which had been handed down from generation to generation. I love learning about African American history and Tabitha’s side of the story was so rich with detail about African American life during the early twentieth century. Set in South Carolina between Georgetown and Charleston I loved immersing myself in the food and culture there. As a work of Christian fiction the author does an amazing job of creating characters who come to life through the joys and sorrows of life. Their struggles were so relatable and I actually caught myself crying and laughing at different times. To be honest, I believe I have found a new favourite author and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of her books.
I love love loved the dual timeline, getting to know the history behind Tabby’s Meats & Sweets which had been handed down from generation to generation. I love learning about African American history and Tabitha’s side of the story was so rich with detail about African American life during the early twentieth century. Set in South Carolina between Georgetown and Charleston I loved immersing myself in the food and culture there. As a work of Christian fiction the author does an amazing job of creating characters who come to life through the joys and sorrows of life. Their struggles were so relatable and I actually caught myself crying and laughing at different times. To be honest, I believe I have found a new favourite author and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of her books.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Mental illness, and Grief
Take A Ride With Me by Cara Joy, Cara Joy
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming and Infidelity
Shadows and Whispers by K.C. Mills
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Cress & Elias’ love story is an example of what it means to love someone for better or for worse. KC Mills did an amazing job showing how mental illness can be misunderstood and how people dealing with it can be loved and given a chance at living a beautiful life.
Overall this story had me emotional with how beautiful it was
Overall this story had me emotional with how beautiful it was
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Devout by Takerra Allen
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my favourite book of this year. I’d love to see another book try to top this. Best book ever!!! Writing that hits your heart right at the centre, simply beautiful, emotional, hilarious at times and overall one of the greatest love stories I’ve ever read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail