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434 reviews

Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

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dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

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challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
I'm already a quarter of the way through and I don't understand what the mystery is. The characters aren't standing out to me and I didn't love the ableism in the medical hospital section.
Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Hild by Nicola Griffith

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Same problem as "Year of Wonders," too heavy and 
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 41%.
It was really well written but very slow and depressing so not what I'm into right now. I'm also wanting to do a reading challenge and book club so don't have time for this one right now. Might come back to it but probably not
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The pacing was a little bit weird but it was so cute and a fast read
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music by Leah Payne

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informative medium-paced

4.5

Having grown up on Christian music but finding fault with the church in recent years, this book was an informative and interesting look at the history and turmoil of Christian music. It was interesting to see the business side of the Christian music industry as well as how the culture around the church influenced Christian music and the evolving trends in church doctrine. 
Babel by R.F. Kuang

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adventurous challenging dark slow-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

Mindful Tarot: Bring a Peace-Filled, Compassionate Practice to the 78 Cards by Lisa Freinkel Tishman

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
Ran out of time before it was due back