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Funny Story by Emily Henry

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funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. Emily Henry is so good at writing sweet, funny stories. The characters were very endearing to me, and the conflict kept me on my toes even though I had my suspicions about how it was going to end. I also really like how Emily Henry centers and celebrates friendship almost as much as romantic relationships.
A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll

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

5.0

I really enjoyed this graphic novel! The art was beautiful and complex. I loved the use of colors. This was my first horror graphic novel and when it was creepy, IT WAS CREEPY. Fascinating book, with a twist I’m still trying to figure out.
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two by Emil Ferris

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challenging dark emotional funny mysterious 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

5.0

Ferris’s work continues to be immersive, challenging, and tender. I so hope there will be a Volume 3. Karen is my favorite kid monster and in this book I just grew to love her more. 
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison

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

5.0

Loved this new book from Rachel Harrison!! This book is mostly about best friends
becoming vampires
but it’s also sexy, funny, silly, and harrowing, with a delicious and satisfying epilogue. I would call this horror/romance. Cheers to besties 🖤
Youth Group by Jordan Morris

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was a very fun graphic novel! Will really appeal to anyone who spent a lot of time in youth group in high school.
Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This was a beautiful book. I have continued to think about it and recommend it since I finished it. I’m confident this will be one of the best books I read this year. The audiobook was a delight because Anna’s voice is so nice to listen to. 
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Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

VenCo by Cherie Dimaline

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Just not fitting my mood right now! I hope to get back to it later.
The Hunger by Alma Katsu

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

5.0

I really enjoyed this book! It’s been on my mind in a big way since I finished it. This would be great for folks who enjoy historical speculative horror! It’s very creepy and mysterious, but wasn’t as disgusting as I worried it would be. Check the content warnings!
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The Book of Love by Kelly Link

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I hope to come back to this book! It’s just not holding my attention right now.