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87 reviews
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Due at the library before I finished. Wasn't a good vacation read
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.5
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Who Is Wellness For?: An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind by Fariha Róisín
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0