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The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
A must-read. I did not know this was Book 2 when I purchased it. Egan does a great job of developing the characters and seeing their arcs and their development. The theme of a struggle with technology, its purpose, and its place. Beautiful characters and storylines, as well as showing us briefly who they were when they were younger and who they are now. I’m giving the book 4 stars because at times the book was a bit slow, and the character introduction became too much but it was beautifully wrapped up in the end. I listened to the book on Libby so having the different voice actors helped with the story. I will say I had to focus on the story to understand but that is not as deterance from recommending the book. I do own the physical copy. I think I will be donating to my local library for others.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
great charachter build. funny and very sweet. closed door but it was not the focus of the story. the focus was Hannah and Jack friendship and then love story. keeping the book.
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
adventurous
challenging
medium-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? No
4.5
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Must read. I was sad and I laughed. So very sweet and heavily invested in the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
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? No
4.0
Listened to this book on Libby (13hours) has some spice about 3 peppers. The spice was apart of the story but not the main focus. The voice actors were amazing. I really got into the story listening to them. The story was a little predictable but the voice actors did a lot to make me not think about that at all. It almost feels like there should be another story book in the series because a couple of character arcs seemed to fall or were unresolved in my opinion.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
sad
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? No
5.0
Crown of Secrets by Melanie Cellier
4.0
Ready to read the next book in the series. I listened to this book using Hoopla. Could not find it at the bookstore. There is no hot and steamy sex scenes but is it is a chosen one enemy lover kind of theme. Slow burn and the focus is the story. Basically a world/family building kind of story.