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268 reviews
Sense: Unlock Your Senses and Improve Your Life by Russell Jones
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Some very interesting studies referenced, but the market research stuff outweighed the potentially more beneficial information.
The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton
mysterious
reflective
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
4.0
Powerful and poignant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and War
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
An extremely ambitious and clever book. This was a challenging, multi-layered read and one that would definitely benefit from a second reading.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
reflective
3.0
Loved the concept of this but didn't love the execution. I didn't really feel anything for the characters, and it was quite repetitive.
The Girl Who Dreamed in Magic by Maria Kuzniar
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
One of the most original stories I've ever read.
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Heartbreaking and hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying and Death
In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire
adventurous
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0