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The Black Pages by Nnedi Okorafor

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A short story isn't enough!!! I want more of Faro and Issaka! 
The Visit by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Kinda feel bad for the husband. Yet he made his choices. Also the culture is different from American ideals about marriage, and somewhat status.
Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

I very much enjoyed this finale to thecThreadlight Trilogy.  I was completely pulled into the story. I experienced a need to see good win over evil, and wasn't  disappointed. There were some sad sacrifices, and yet, I saw the beauty in them. A trilogy worth the time.
Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement by Eric Jensen

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informative slow-paced

3.0

Of Blood And Fire by Ryan Cahill

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Every chapter pulled me in more and more. The world building was well done. The magic system was easy to grasp.  The villains were a mix of power hungry and grim dark I love.  
All I yearn for in a fantasy.  Dragons, elven, dwarves, mages, giants, mankind, and magic! Animal companions! Plots for power and palace politics! And from what I am told, it only gets better. I am here for it! I'm all in!
Stones of Light by Zack Argyle

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I could do without the recap at the beginning to catch up. But if I had waited several months in between reading, I would appreciate it more. It doesn't take away from my enjoyment or my experience reading the trilogy.  I really like the characters, and most of the twists have been quite fun. I'm looking forward to the next book!
Punderworld, Vol. 1 by Linda Šejić

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

So this was fun, amusing, and I really appreciate the illustrations 
Voice of War by Zack Argyle

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I think I'd like to read a sequel to this.  There was struggle,  palace-political intrigue, and kingdom secrets... I liked the magic system as well. Most of the dialog was serious with a nice sprinkle of humor from our characters. Love That.
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense slow-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

I was hard-pressed to tear myself away from the final battle. There were some moments I may have teared up 😢. Just a a bit... yep.
I can see why this series means so much to fantasy readers.
I was very satisfied with the ending.
Fire Night by Penelope Douglas

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this novella. I  liked the Devils Night series, and this was an action-packed glimpse of the life after Nightfall with the kids. I hope there will be more of these.