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meginhumboldt's reviews
113 reviews
Rivals by Katharine McGee
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
addicting little series; great escape book; don't love the way it ended but appreciated adding depth to some of the characters
Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Fun read but not a standout; loved the context of that decade and the reality of what each character faced
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Good points; nice motivational read
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Hard to put down; good if you enjoy a twisty read
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Meandering; loved the characters and the love story, but it wandered a little too much for me
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Loved other TJR books more, but also not that into tennis; did love how the character grew over the book and learned a lot
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Very addicting read. Love the twist albeit dark
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It was a quick read, but lots of hard things to swallow and deal with; overall enjoyed it, but not necessarily a stand-out among Hoover's books
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba
inspiring
slow-paced
3.0
Loved the story, but the telling of it felt more winding than I maybe was looking for