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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt: The History of a Civilisation from 3000 BC to Cleopatra by Toby Wilkinson

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challenging informative medium-paced

4.0

Really interesting. Slightly lower rating simply for the use of "schizophrenic" as a way to describe artwork. *cue Inigo Montoya from Princess Bride saying "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."*
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

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dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.5

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging emotional 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? Yes

4.5

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

Sebastian by Anne Bishop

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

4.25