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The Last Room on the Left by Leah Konen

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Did I read this fast? Yes. Was it great? Definitely not. Author loves to repeat, repeat, repeat. 
James by Percival Everett

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adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

So smart. So good. 
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Loved it. Got a bit repetitive at times and I wished the ending had more of an oomph / closed the story out a bit better
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

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fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I absolutely adored this.
TJ and Louise I need your love story and justice for Alice 🥹
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
cringey dialogue I'm afraid
Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg

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adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

Confusing narration that I believe could have been avoided, but reading Leah's perspective as a NB fat person was unlike anything I've experienced. As a college student around the same time as Leah and Bernie, Emma hit the nail on the effing head when it comes to what it was like to be queer at the time. A moment in history, marked by a beautiful book about self discovery and passion. I loved Leah and I loved Bernie and wish them so much love. I so wish I could see their project at the end. 
Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Swiped by L.M. Chilton

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Exactly what I wanted -- a quick, easy to listen to audiobook that kept me guessing! A really interesting concept and I found myself really curious about the motive. The only thing I didn't like is that I predicted the twist mid-book, and was just WAITING for it to actually dawn on Gwen. Overall fun and recommend for people who enjoy thrillers that aren't *TOO* thrilling.