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491 reviews
Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
3.0
I had high hopes for this book, because I loved Iron Widow. But this second book seemed to lose some of the heart of the first. While I agree with many of the ideas offered, the story often felt more preachy than adventure.
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Teach Us about the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0