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Find Me by Alafair Burke

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare

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adventurous emotional sad tense 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

4.5

Loved every second of reading this book!! But from a technical standpoint, some certain parts of the plot were just too easily resolved and after all that time? Just to get fixed just like that? The build up was just not satisfied. Plus, we didn’t get to see Cordelia and James give each other their marriage runes. Bruh. I feel cheated. Not to mention, as a conclusion it did fall a little flat, emotionally. NEVERTHELESS, I ATE THIS UP. ABSOLUTELY DEVOURED IT. I loved reading this book and I’m so happy with where everything ended up. And most importantly chapter 23 did not disappoint.

This rating is probably a tad high but I love these characters and this story so much it makes up for any technical issues I have.

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

Maybe one day….but not today

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Beautiful tribute to womanhood. Just absolutely stunning.

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Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been by Jackie Hill Perry

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective

5.0

Such a refreshing and reflective take on this prominent issue! As someone who has struggled with sexuality and has close friends who have as well, I can report that this book is so insightful into the experience of the same sex attracted Christian and the flaws of the heterosexual gospel. It both enlightens and convicts, providing so much wisdom rooted in God’s Word and her personal experience as a lesbian. It accomplishes the incredible feat of condemning the sin and loving and respecting the sinner.

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How Did I Get Here?: Finding Your Way Back to God When Everything Is Pulling You Away by Christine Caine

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hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0

I needed this so much! Thank You Jesus for giving me this at the exact right time. I will definitely use many of her points going forward in my faith life. This was honest and insightful. Very inspiring as well.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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mysterious reflective slow-paced