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Cues

by Vanessa Van Edwards, 2022 · 272 pages

Reads like a brisk, well-organized self-improvement manual, full of bullet points, research call-outs, and actionable checklists rather than flowing narrative. The tone is upbeat and coach-like, designed to be skimmed, highlighted, and applied immediately rather than savored.

nonfiction · practical · motivating · analytical

What Cues feels like to read

• Page-turner: 60%
• Darkness: 5%
• Emotional intensity: 20%
• Humor: 25%
• Romance: 0%
• Complexity: 25%

Reading age: 16+ (adult)

Spice: 0 out of 5. none

Cues tropes

• self-help framework
• science-backed advice
• before and after case studies

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• The charisma myth by Olivia Fox Cabane: Nearly identical in purpose and tone, teaching charisma as a learnable skill through cues and habits.
• What every BODY is saying by Joe Navarro: Another practical, example-driven guide to decoding nonverbal cues with a similar instructive tone.
• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: Shares the same motivational, actionable self-help voice aimed at improving everyday interactions.
• Presence by Amy Cuddy: Similar focus on body language and confidence, blending research with practical takeaways.