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A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos

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adventurous dark mysterious 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

5.0

Wow! I'm not quite sure what I expected to think of this, but it was fantastic! the characters are so interesting and I'm so excited to see what happens next!
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What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 67%.
the writing style is just not for me and I can't deal with it any more. 
James by Percival Everett

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

4.5

The Magic Key by Emily Rodda

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

The Last Fairy-Apple Tree by Emily Rodda

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

How to Fight a Dragon's Fury by Cressida Cowell

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adventurous inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

this was such an amazing conclusion to the series. these books have some of the best character arcs and twists I've ever read. it's so amazing how literally everything comes together perfectly in the end. I cried during the epilogue. 
How to Betray a Dragon's Hero by Cressida Cowell

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tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

A Monsoon Rising: A Novel by Thea Guanzon

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dark emotional tense fast-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

oh my god oh my god oh my god
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

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

4.75

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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emotional reflective tense fast-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

this was amazing. if you're queer you should read this. I promise you'll love it.