meginhumboldt's reviews
113 reviews

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

It wasn't my favorite writing style; but I loved the idea of the book and related to the character.
Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

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inspiring 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? No

4.75

Loved this book; was a great coming-of-age and helped mirror some of the growing up questions I still sit with it
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama

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hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Loved this even better than her first book. Gave inspiration with the context of her life. 
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

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adventurous funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

It's a great escape read and kept me up late in the best way. Loved the premise and funny dialogue.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

One of my favorites from when I was young & a fun re-read. It's a cozy adventure minus all the "because she was a woman" commentary.
How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Nicole LePera

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informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Most articulate book on self-healing I've read. 
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown

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inspiring medium-paced

5.0

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

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challenging reflective medium-paced

5.0

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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reflective fast-paced

5.0

My favorite book to reread; love her poetic writing and poignant truths