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The Three Graces by Amanda Craig
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mother Hens by Sophie McCartney
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Pause to Rewind: Book Club Pick by Aimee Alexander, Aimee Alexander
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Beautiful story about Korean/American woman relationship with mother. Language barriers & navigating adult work/ life balance
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Death of parent
The Good Wife by Gemma Rogers
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Slow start. Don't give up!
It's a book to invest time in. Makes you think about what other people's married life
It's a book to invest time in. Makes you think about what other people's married life
Happily Never After by Rachel North
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
The Dust Bowl Orphans by Suzette D. Harrison
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Fascinating insight into what happens when the mysterious dustbowls occur. Families ripped apart because of the colour of their skin.