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Pierre Poilievre by Andrew Lawton

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challenging informative medium-paced

3.5

The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. by Daniel Coyle

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.
I am so bored of this book, I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read it when it was first published over 10 years ago (more like 15 if I’m honest). I think I would have got the gist of this if there was a podcast episode or a short documentary on the subject. 
The Duke Buys a Bride by Sophie Jordan

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adventurous emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

How to Deceive a Duke by Lecia Cornwall

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 62%.
I was intrigued by the basic premise of this book (younger sister is engaged to a duke, but she runs off so the dutiful oldest sister takes her place and marries him to save the family name and fortune instead). However, there was too many things in here and I found myself thinking several times during my reading: where exactly is this all leading to?! I think it would have been better had the mistaken identity plot lasted a bit longer, we dropped the mystery around his dead brother and left the mistress behind.
Also, I didn’t care at all for the drugging so you can get an heir storyline
I generally feel like my time was wasted, especially since it’s almost the end of the year. Finding out how this book ends from other reviewers confirmed for me that I don’t need to be wasting any more precious time on this particular book.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
My hold ran out, will get to later (it’s really popular right now)
The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security by Scott Galloway

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 64%.
Hold ran out before I could finish it; will definitely get to later
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0