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117 reviews
Persuasion by Jane Austen
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Every time I read this book, I forget how much I love it! I love how it focuses on the theme of second chances.
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I did not enjoy this read very much. The hype was not all it proclaimed to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I spent days thinking about this book after I had finished reading it. If that isn’t a reason to give a book 5 stars, then I don’t know what is!
The Terminal List by Jack Carr
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I do not normally read books of this genre, but I truly enjoyed every second of it! The topic was quite heavy and emotional, but I was looking for a book with more substance, and this one turned out to be a gem. I highly recommend it to anyone, even if a military thriller is not the usual read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Mental illness, Vomit, and War
A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
dark
tense
medium-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
I found this book after reading Little Women, and to say I was shocked is an understatement. Alcott seems to be a completely different writer in the creation of this masterpiece! The fact that a woman of that time period wrote this blows my mind. I love the darkness and mystery wrapped up in this story of a young woman trying to escape from a man whom she hastily married to get away from her dull life. You must read it!
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The storyline of this book was cute and I enjoyed how the author really connects the reader to the main character, but the foul language was quite unpleasant to read and certain parts were not very savory to read. This was a fun book to quickly read, but I would not read it again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content