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Owl or Nothing by Willow Mason

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.0

This is more of cozy mystery vibes. A bit forgettable but okay.

The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood by Krys Malcolm Belc

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reflective medium-paced

2.5

The story was told in a non-linear way. It was hard to follow. I understand what the message was but if organize better it would have been more impactful.

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The plot twist was one of the most shocking I have ever encountered. The plot was a bit slow before the twist and some of it was flippant. However, the twist made the story. I wish I could say more but you will have to read it yourself. Very Covid heavy so be aware.

Thank you Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Family by Naomi Krupitsky

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

3.0

It was an interesting story. There were a few unbelievable moments but overall a good story.

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

I enjoyed Stanley's passion for food and life. It was an enjoyable journey.

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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adventurous emotional tense 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

4.0

The twist at the end may have hooked me to continue the series. I found some plot elements repetitive but overall enjoyable.

We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

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emotional mysterious sad 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

2.75

When the problems of all the characters are solved with a conversation then it is not the book for me.

Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire by Lizzie Johnson

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

3.0

A challenging book about the events and choices leading up to the fire in Paradise, CA.

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Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It kept me guessing who did it. None of these characters are great human beings. Some parts were creepy in a good way.

Just One Look by Lindsay Cameron

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a wild and strange ride. Most of it was unbelievable in the end. I felt sadder about a side character's death than the outcome.

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