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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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adventurous reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Looking at the reviews, I must have missed something 😅 This was not for me.
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Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I can officially say that a book has  put me in a reading slump for being too good! The novel is perfection. There were lines in this that had my jaw on the floor because of how hard hitting yet beautiful they were.
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The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

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informative slow-paced

2.5

Interesting read.
Highland Treasure by Lynsay Sands

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Had me giggling and kicking my feet at times! But the he takes care of her while sick/wounded trope isn’t my favorite, so it wasn’t mind blowing for me.
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Whisper Network by Chandler Baker

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challenging reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I respect women’s wrongs and rights but apparently only found reading about these ones to be average.
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Private by Kate Brian

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Just fine. I love settings like this one, but a lot of the plot points and drama felt pointless and over dramatic, which I guess is sometimes the exact point of this style of teen novel, so this book likely just wasn’t for me. I will not be continuing with the series.
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The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann

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funny hopeful reflective 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? No

4.5

SO enjoyable! I had a blast with this one. The way conversations about race and sexuality are mixed throughout is refreshing. It touches on the reality of the topics while not making them the center focus. As someone who has not lived those experiences, I really appreciated having them written out for me so I could learn and understand. So nearly perfect!
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Mystery on Nine Mile Marsh by Mary C. Jane

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was so entertaining. I was shocked that a children’s novel could have me on the edge of my seat, but it really did!
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The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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dark emotional 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? It's complicated

3.5

Really impactful novel. I enjoyed the book despite the harsh and heavy topics weaved throughout.
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Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I really needed this at this point in my life. A beautiful and hopeful reminder that it is what it is and we should enjoy it. Plus, I like the multiverse theory and I honestly hope it’s true. I hope all the other mes are thoroughly enjoying their time. Maybe all the other mes also read this book and think about me.
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