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Ruins

Peter Kuper

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Lunar Boy

Jes Wibowo, Cin Wibowo

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Beautiful tale of discovery who you are and want to be while managing grief and change.

Q's Legacy: A Delightful Account of a Lifelong Love Affair with Books

Helene Hanff

4.25

adventurous emotional funny informative reflective medium-paced

Season of Love

Helena Greer

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful sad 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: Yes

To My Trans Sisters

Charlie Craggs

4.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

How To Solve Your Own Murder

Kristen Perrin

DID NOT FINISH: 44%

Too many characters, some unlikable, and many as unreliable "narrators" of their roles in the storyline.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

Robin Wall Kimmerer

5.0

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Wow ! A transcendent listen about the gift economy which nurtures us all - humanity, animals, and the planet. Let’s hope that many listen and learn from you Robin - thank you!

Misty of Chincoteague

Marguerite Henry

4.5

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

This 1948 Newbery Honor Winner describes a world of childhood on Chincoteague, the natural world, and a love of horses. Humor. drama, and tension are sprinkled throughout as you get to know Paul, Maureen, their grandparents & foal, Misty. Delightful - especially the audiobook version!