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The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this. Kept me engaged. Top notch.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
lighthearted
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
3.0
I thought this book was OK -- I'm glad to read a book about two people with autism falling in love. It was thought expanding as my interactions in a neuro-diverse relationship were very different from this book, but that just goes to show, autism shows up differently in everyone! Very helpful to continue to expand my perspectives and see something new.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Light read. Doesn't take much brainpower which has been nice for commutes.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was incredible from a prose standpoint. I honestly barely know what the story was because I was so impressed with the way it was written. Something that deserves another pass through for sure. Loved it.
The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure, Anne Rice
3.0
Picked this book up in Seattle and it was a doozy of a read. I don't know that I'd necessarily recommend it or not recommend it but it's a heavy read and also v. much what it says it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was ok. Everyone likes these books and I thought it was fine too. Very light reading which was a nice change of pace for me. Not every book can be heavy. This one was solid and easy to read.
The Very Nice Box by Laura Blackett, Eve Gleichman
informative
inspiring
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
4.75
Rating very high bc this book absolutely slams the patriarchy and rape culture and it fucking slaps.
The Little Book of Fika: The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break by Lynda Balslev
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History by Andy Greene
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
Good light reading when you can't or don't want to dig deep into anything