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Hygiène de l'Assassin by Amélie Nothomb

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

2.0

Authority by Jeff VanderMeer

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

4.0

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I was conservative on my first read of this book, about a year ago. Turns out there was no need. This is a terrifying and beautiful masterpiece.

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The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

I found the second book of the series less enjoyable than the first and third books, but I'm incredibly happy I kept reading. The rating is for the series as a whole, which is drawn to a heart-wrenching and beautiful conclusion in this book. 
The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

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

3.25

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
The protagonist was not as endearing as she was meant to be. She was poorly written. Some beautiful imagery, etc., but the pacing and characters were off.
Year of the Witch: Connecting with Nature's Seasons Through Intuitive Magick by Temperance Alden

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informative reflective

3.5

It's a little simple, but helpful and encouraging for the baby eclectic witch.
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

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funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.5

It was exactly what you would expect. A holiday speed-read.