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49 reviews

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An interesting concept and heartwarming read! Some things felt a bit cliche or predictable, and the explanation of the alternate universes theory was something I’ve heard many times before. That being said, it was still enjoyable to read!
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The Guest List by Lucy Foley

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

4.5

I genuinely couldn’t put it down, it just got crazier and crazier. I was reading 80-100 pages in one sitting! A couple of the twists/reveals were a bit predictable or a little too coincidental, but overall such a good book!!
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • 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

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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

3.0

It was a little cliche and predictable, but overall a good message and a cool concept. The first half was pretty boring but the second half wasn’t bad.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

4.0

Evelyn’s story was really interesting, it calls morality, honesty, love, and forgiveness into question. I really wanted to care about Monique’s parts of the story but I just…didn’t.
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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

It was hard to get into at first, but once I did, it got really good. Tons of great plot twists, along with a few predictable ones. All the magic elements were set up perfectly and I loved the choice for UNC as the setting, and the exploration of its dark side.
I was confused about the Bree & Sel plot…there was clearly something going on between them, but it was never fully acknowledged, and it seemed to have just been forgotten about towards the end.
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem by Manda Collins

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

4.0

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The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. The characters are relatable and real. There were a lot of flashbacks that got a bit confusing at times. I never really understood Morgan’s character, but maybe that was the point. The ending was a little underwhelming but
I started tearing up when Jo went to jail. Also I wish we knew what happened with Lucía.
Overall it was a great book and there were times when I couldn’t put it down.
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The Diviners by Libba Bray

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

4.0

The first half was good, but a bit slow. The second half was excellent. It wasn’t too predictable and kept me wondering what could happen next. I wanted more of Sam.
Jericho being a robot was kind of random?? It just didn’t really fit the vibe of the book in my opinion. Jericho and Evie as a couple was also kind of weird but I didn’t hate it.
Mabel reminds me of Penny from Hairspray. I could totally see this book as a TV series!! Bray is a great writer!
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Watching You by Lisa Jewell

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

3.5

It was a good book, but it wasn’t very memorable and the ending was a bit predictable.