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182 reviews
Disembark: Stories by Jen Currin
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
I picked this up in Vancouver as a signed copy. I think I'm just not so much one for short stories? But this was super thought-provoking and each one felt individual but also connected. Not super memorable, but amazing writing and loved the ending!
Bellies by Nicola Dinan
challenging
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I thought this was good, but not revolutionary. Maybe I just can't stand male povs, but there is SO MUCH DICK TALK in this book and I didn't love it. Got substantially better in the second half, and was in the end thought-provoking, if a little strange. Also, this switches POVs and there isn't notation to let you know who is speaking, which is annoying.. give it a try if you liked Normal People, but its less vibey and more informative
The All-Night Sun by Diane Zinna
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really loved this... so summery but not a romance, and captured a complicated female friendship well. The language is gorgeous and the settings are immersive... would recommend
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
not good. if you want straight romance and a page-turner I guess you should try it out.
We Run the Tides by Vendela Vida
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Weird girl book. Really loved it. Don't know if I'd recommend
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Enjoyable, fast read. Didn't really go anywhere, but it was a sweet found family type book and the queer curly rep was good
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
emotional
sad
medium-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
3.5
What I got from this book was that I wanted to be a "Finn" to other people. Also a great depiction of imperfect sisterhood. I'd recommend I think?
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
emotional
informative
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
4.0
Really interesting as a character study about sisterhood, but wasn't lifechanging.
Supper Club by Lara Williams
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Mostly loved this story about women finding their hunger. Both sad and reflective, but definitely went off the rails as the book progressd