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Twisted Love by Ana Huang

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 19%.
Nothing Alex says is interesting, and the way he speaks makes me laugh. So miserable and hell bent on being miserable it turns into bad satire. His version of “protecting” is just straight up abusive, taking all of Ava’s agency away because he thinks he knows better. 
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals about Death by Caitlin Doughty

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funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

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The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

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dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous 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? Yes

5.0

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The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.
This is a weird one. I like the story of the book, and find some of the characters appealing… in theory. But I don’t know if it’s a pacing issue or that I don’t find the mix of character and story gripping enough to finish. 
Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara

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challenging dark informative sad medium-paced

5.0

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Viva Durant and the Madness of Madame Bouchard by Ashli St. Armant

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0