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123 reviews

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

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

4.5

Needed a good thriller and this did not disappoint! If you’re a fan of unreliable characters, this one is for you. So many varying accounts of events leaves you wondering who is telling the truth, if anyone.
I’ve heard such good things about Lisa Jewell but this is the first book of hers I’ve read. I’ll definitely be picking up more in the future! 
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You, Again by Kate Goldbeck

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emotional funny hopeful medium-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

5.0

Loved, loved, loved this book!! Nothing felt overly impossible, all of the characters were well fleshed out and I loved watching all of the relationships grow. Also, the spicy scenes.. chef’s kiss (pun intended)
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You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose

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

3.75

I enjoyed this book. I did see the twist coming from a mile away, but it was at least somewhat entertaining leading up to it. Can’t say I particularly loved, or even liked, any of the characters, which usually I need in a book. Overall a good book and a good way to start off October. 
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

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hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

3 star read from me. Granted, at 24 years old, I’m not the intended audience, but I never read it when I was younger. 
One of Us Is Dead by Jeneva Rose

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

4.0

Really liked this book! Definitely gave me Big Little Lies vibes (the show, at least) 
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One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

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

3.75

A good book, definitely not one for you if you need realistic plots…
I’m always a sucker for a mother daughter story, and almost wish it was even more prevalent. I did find the time jumping to be very sudden at first, there was a little lead up to it but all of a sudden Katy’s mother at 30 is there. But granted, I’m not sure how else you would introduce that twist. 
Overall, a sweet book, definitely made me tear up a few times. 
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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.0

A beautiful way to wrap up this duology. Across both books there were many scenes that I laughed out loud at as Mosscap learns more about humans.  
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.0

A beautiful book, perfectly wrapped up in the end. 
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

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

3.5

Loved watching Shane and Eva’s relationship ebb and flow. Felt very natural and realistic. 
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The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

Super sweet romance. Loved that she was the bodyguard instead of him. I fell in love with Jack’s family, and found the romance to be really realistic. The classic “third act romance book conflict” also wasn’t from the usual miscommunication trope, which I appreciated. 
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