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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I really enjoyed this volume. While the comic itself doesn't have as much side character development as the show, and this focuses primarily on Nick and Charlie, it's still a very good story to enjoy. I love the emotional places this story brings you too.
I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 05 by Okura

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I'm really sad that this story is coming to an end. I loved watching the mom's journey, and then the dad's, to coming to the terms with the fact that their son may be gay. It's not an easy journey for a lot of parents and coming to terms with it doesn't happen over night. It's a sweet read.
I Found Christmas Lights Slithering Up My Street by Ben Farthing

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

I would say this may be my favorite "I Found" book because it was more adventurous that some of the others I've read and it was much more clear. Sometimes Farthing's descriptions can be a bit confusing until you get used to his style, so maybe I did, but I still enjoy the stories. I enjoyed that the message of this was realized by the main character because sometimes it's not. 
Killstreme by Rayne Havok

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

4.0

The over plot and idea did not go the direction I thought it was, but I love how it turned out. Gotta love women supporting women! Some of the scene transitions were a bit odd and it could've done with a bit more detail in some areas, as some sentences were a bit confusing, but overall, a great read. Not for the faint of heart.
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I did enjoy this mystery but it was a little slower paced compared to Styles. Only thing that annoyed me was the name changing constantly and the lack of acknowledgement of it. Other than that, still a good story.
Here Comes Santa Claus by Edward Lee

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dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

Honestly I expected a very different story based on the cover so I was dissapointed when the story didn't deliver. It really tried too hard to play on biblical Satanism. Very graphic but that works for me. 
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

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

5.0

The first novel of Hercule Poirot did not dissapoint. I didn't solve the mystery but it was still a fun puzzle. 
I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

Absolutely amazing story! I was engaged from beginning to end and love the main characters journey. 
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I really enjoyed this sequel to TNBC. I loved following Sally as she explores the other towns and the interesting enemy she faces. I also really like how the story reflected on herself and what it means to feel complete and like you belong. What it means to find your true identity.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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

5.0

This was a surprisingly good mystery.  It's a little slow to start but then I ended up flying through it.