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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë

4.0
challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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
A lot slower than I prefer but overall a beautiful and emotionally challenging (in a good way) book. Jane Eyre was such a loveable character. She deserved better, but she convinced me to feel happy for her by the end.
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We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

We Are Okay

Nina LaCour

5.0
challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
I absolutely loved this book. It was so beautifully written. I had just finished reading Jane Eyre prior to reading this, and it was so well timed because of all of the references. I enjoyed the flashbacks and slowly uncovering the events of the main characters past as she processed them herself too.
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A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo

A Line in the Dark

Malinda Lo

DID NOT FINISH: 25%
It just didn't draw me in. It was too childish too.
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Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck by McKayla Coyle

Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck

McKayla Coyle

2.75
funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
This book was cute, but it seems like something I would have enjoyed more in middle or high school that something I'd enjoy now. It sometimes felt a little too childish, but I enjoyed the great ideas it had to offer.
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

From Blood and Ash

Jennifer L. Armentrout

3.0
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-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
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One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

One Last Stop

Casey McQuiston

4.5
emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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Those Who Wait by Haley Cass

Those Who Wait

Haley Cass

4.25
emotional hopeful reflective tense 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: No
Such a cute book! It had really great romantic tension with a great friends-to-lovers arc. The characters were loveable, yet complex, and the story had me rooting not just for their romance but also for them in their careers. A very fun book to read. Kind of an odd ending though, so that's why I knocked it down a bit. It was a great story, but it lacked that 5-star feeling.
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The Longest Night by Andria Williams

The Longest Night

Andria Williams

5.0
challenging emotional tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

I'm Glad My Mom Died

Jennette McCurdy

4.5
challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad medium-paced
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