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The Story of my Life: Helen Keller by John Albert Macy

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3.25

I feel bad saying this but even though this memoir wasn't bad, her life was awfully easy, all things considered. And it ended up kinda just feeling like reading a story with 0 stakes.
Idol, Burning by 宇佐見りん, Rin Usami

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2.75

This book made me feel like I was missing something, except it was definitely the book that was lacking. Feel like this could've gone so much deeper, and had such interesting discussions but it just kind of felt empty.

Also, horrible audiobook, wouldn't recommend.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

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hopeful inspiring
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Why did no one tell me this was so cute and feel good? It's making me start my day in a wonderful mood.
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No

3.0

Firstly, the writing was genuinely gorgeous. I especially loved the first chapter in terms of writing.
My feelings otherwise:
First 50%: Jeez this guy is an ick, made me want to stop a couple times
Second 50%: She's irritating, and now I just feel sorry for him. 
The Novices of Lerna by Ángel Bonomini

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reflective

4.0

I need this physically right now to reread it and highlight and study this.
Concerning My Daughter by Kim Hye-Jin

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challenging reflective

4.25

Picked this up on a whim and wow I'm so happy I did. This was soooo good! 
Running to go check out more of her stuff.
Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio

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2.5

Um... okay? I get why people say this felt like the skeleton of what could've been a great book.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
I'm sorry, I just can't do it. I just don't want to. My interest is at a negative 100%. I don't like the writing; it's racist, and uninteresting. Mind you, I usually never have an issue with privileged complaining characters, but this one is just annoying and I don't feel sorry for her in any way. She is the one making herself a victim.
The Night of Many Endings by Melissa Payne

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

BE AWARE OF TRIGGER WARNINGS
This was the perfect book to pick up when I am having an existential crisis. Somehow this just felt so close to my heart, even though I couldn't entirely relate to some of the characters. 
A book set in a really cold winter, but it felt like a hot chocolate infront of the fireplace when the world is freezing outside.

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