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112 reviews
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How can a book be so good?? This is my first Brandon Sanderson and it truly took my Breath away (
see what I did there)
see what I did there)
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
Maame by Jessica George
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.0
A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.75
Happy Place by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
I reallllllly loved this book!! There’s so many parts that relate to my life, to a point that I felt so attached to the characters and cried multiple times.
It’s not even just about the romance, it’s about the anxieties and loneliness talked about. It’s about the descriptions of depressions and real life struggles within yourself and the friends you have. It’s about the pressures of growing up in certain families and the overwhelming feeling of never belonging.
I’m not a big romance reader and I read this because my book club was, it took me by surprise in the BEST way. I genuinely felt the chemistry between the characters and I could see how they really loved and cared for each other. I don’t personally think that any romance book can be perfect because there HAS to be a certain level of cheesiness.. but this was some cheesiness I was into.
I recommend this for a summer read. For any read really. 🫶🏻
Weyward by Emilia Hart
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0