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Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte

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adventurous dark informative reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I really wasn’t drawn into the book until the second half…
True Biz by Sara Nović

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adventurous informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Amazing! The different points of view makes it intriguing to see the story unfold from different perspectives. Twists and turns. Great character development. 
The Communication Book: 44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day by Mikael Krogerus, Roman Tschäppeler

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informative reflective fast-paced

1.5

Signs of Survival: A Memoir of Two Sisters in the Holocaust by Joshua M. Greene, Renee Hartman

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.25

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This book was intriguing to me as I grew up watching iCarly and always had Jennette as one of my favorite Nickelodeon stars. I like that this book was told in small chapters with memories rather than just stating what happened from a 3rd person perspective. This book really opened my eyes to childhood Hollywood stars and how we “normal” people really don’t know what’s going on in their lives. 
Phantom Limbs by Paula Garner

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m getting back into reading. Usually I really struggle with connecting to a book emotionally but I CRIED reading this. The whole last two chapters I just sobbed. The writing was good but the ending had me hooked. 
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

Seven Ways We Lie by Riley Redgate

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero

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3.0

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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5.0