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Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena
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
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Death
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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 book was cute and I loved the characters. A great book of finding oneself.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I feel this could have been more of an adventure than just a reflection about loving the life you have.
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was an informative book. However, a certain detail was changed for the benefit of what the authors believed the character deserved than what really happened. There is a poly relationship consensual by all adults involved like it was in real life but this book seems to shame it.
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
challenging
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? It's complicated
2.25
Too much detail and no real plot or resolution.
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For a book with no main character name, it has amazing character development. A snapshot of the society treatment of Black authors in mainstream publishing.
Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Hillarious but thoughtful. Skye and the cast of characters felt like real people.
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
Beautiful book about life and death. How it is never too late until the end of life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Terminal illness