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127 reviews

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

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challenging emotional medium-paced

5.0

Electric Idol by Katee Robert

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emotional 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

Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin by Megan Rosenbloom

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challenging dark informative sad slow-paced

3.0

As I just finished the book, I'm unsure how I feel about it. The book overall was very interesting and informative but there were a few times I felt the author was running straight into the point of inhumane practices along with other issues including racism, sexism, etc. to just excuse those issues at the end of each story in favor of the books being "cool."
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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

4.5

Golden Son by Pierce Brown

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

5.0

I read Red Rising last year and loved it, gave it 5 stars. BUT this sequel is somehow still so much better! I loved it from beginning to end. 
Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage by Helen Ellis

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4.0

Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.25

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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

4.5