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208 reviews

The Major's Welcome Home by Tessa Bailey

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lighthearted fast-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

3.25

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial by Mona Chollet

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dark informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

The Trouble with Tink by Kiki Thorpe

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

4.0

Lies We Bury by Elle Marr

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The book itself is super interesting. It’s intriguing to see the lives of women born in captivity growing up. The narrator also had a great voice that helped bring along the story. I enjoyed listening in my car to and from work. 
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

The content of the writing and story is absolutely amazing. The opening scene had me hooked right away and the rest of the book did not disappoint. The narration of this book is perfect. I loved how it had me in the characters footsteps. It’s beautifully written. The insight on the native community is also fascinating and important. 
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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

This book is the perfect mix of fantasy and cozy. I love that it has minimal world building which makes it easy to digest. The characters are interesting and unique. I really enjoyed this book. It’s definitely a new comfort read for me. 
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Goblin Market by Diane Zahler

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5 


This book was super fascinating and the kind of story I liked to listen to when I was in elementary school. I love the idea of sisterhood. It really made me think of my own connection with my sister and how far I’d go for her. It’s also cool to see a neurodivergent character like Lizzie. This story managed to be creepy, whimsical, and like an old fairy tale in all the right ways. I absolutely loved it.