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72 reviews
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As this was a big must read on Tiktok, I decided to give this a go. It had my hooked from the beginning. I only started it lunchtime yesterday and completed it at 11:30am the next day. It was a enjoyable read and j will be reading more from the author.
The only reason I haven't rated it 5 stars is because of the lack of pipers personality in the book. It's too focused on the plot rather than the girls.
The only reason I haven't rated it 5 stars is because of the lack of pipers personality in the book. It's too focused on the plot rather than the girls.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Shakespeare's Sword by Alan Judd
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Dementia
Riders by Jilly Cooper
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Honestly I really struggled to finish this book. I did though. Perseverance was key. I feel its overrated. It's basically a book based on characters who either wife swap or mistreat their animals. Will not be continuing with any of the other books from Jilly Cooper. Sorry!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Sexual content
Minor: Self harm
Shopaholic Abroad by Sophie Kinsella
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Animal Farm by George Orwell
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Slavery, and Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction and Alcohol
The Silent Hours by Cesca Major
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As much as I enjoyed the book. I watched the film before. I personally perfered the film to the book but I will say it still was an enjoyable read. Starts off slow but halfway through it becomes charming and embraces our poor Bridget and her embarrassing moments. An absolute delight to read and watch. I recommend doing both
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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? No
5.0
A wonderful reminder of life's flaws to always find the best side. Illustrations are beautiful and from front to back. The book is amazing.
The Captain's Daughter by Leah Fleming
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and War
The Gay Divorcee by Paul Burston
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Found it hard to connect with this book. I found it very slow paced and lacked proper structure.
The characters some more charming than others did have some good moments and they helped absorb me into it. Hence why I have given it two stars rather than one.
The characters some more charming than others did have some good moments and they helped absorb me into it. Hence why I have given it two stars rather than one.