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102 reviews
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I liked the sports approach that is in this book. It was prevalent obviously since the book is about but it wasn't an information overload. I thought the plot was well executed. It was a good book.
American Girl by Wendy Walker
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Educated by Tara Westover
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
The only way to describe this book is gut wrenching.
It was so painful to listen to but so entrapping that I couldn't stop. In some places it seems so unrealistic, like a Brothers Grimm story brought to life in Idaho. I feel so deeply for Tara and the physical/emotional trauma she suffered. Tara is an inspiration, she overcame so much, and recently. That is the hardest part to digest, that this was taking place 10-15 years ago. It makes you sick to your stomach to hear and read but a crucial fact that you need to understand in order to prevent things like this occurring again.
It was so painful to listen to but so entrapping that I couldn't stop. In some places it seems so unrealistic, like a Brothers Grimm story brought to life in Idaho. I feel so deeply for Tara and the physical/emotional trauma she suffered. Tara is an inspiration, she overcame so much, and recently. That is the hardest part to digest, that this was taking place 10-15 years ago. It makes you sick to your stomach to hear and read but a crucial fact that you need to understand in order to prevent things like this occurring again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs
They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Abortion
Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of The Ghost Adventures Crew by Zak Bagans
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I really enjoyed this book! I found the information was laid out in a nice manner that wasn't pushy but still remained clear. The humor, jokes and personal experiences added to the overall atmosphere of the book.
If There Be Dragons by Kay Hooper
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The entire premise of the book was about slaying personal dragons. The issue was the constant mention of them. Every other sentence was about dragons. It was okay, I just struggled to finish it.
In Serena's Web by Kay Hooper
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I was very lost in the beginning of the book. I felt like I had missed a couple chapters with the way the story/plot just started with no backstory. That aside, it was a good book. It is well written, the book is fast paced.
I like the character Josh and his fear of blondes, it's comical. You are drawn in to the story of Serena, and her hidden brilliance. It was a good book but I don't know if it would be a re-read.
I like the character Josh and his fear of blondes, it's comical. You are drawn in to the story of Serena, and her hidden brilliance. It was a good book but I don't know if it would be a re-read.
The Haunting of Josie by Kay Hooper
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I love Pendragon, the perfect character!! I listened to this at work since it was free and available on Libby.
With that being said, it was better then I expected. It was fast paces, to the point and didn't leave anything open at the end. I enjoyed the book and I've been working my way through other books by this author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder