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The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones

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adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.25

The Flower Fairies by Lucy Bell, Emily Rodda

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funny lighthearted mysterious
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

The Charm Bracelet by Emily Rodda

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funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This whole series gets 5 stars from me. A favorite from my childhood that really holds up. 
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

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

5.0

If Song of Achilles was Norse and a bit less action-y, it would be this book. 
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

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adventurous dark reflective tense 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? Yes

5.0

This was amazing. I can't wait for the sequel!!
Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn

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informative inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

look, you can't get stuck on the telepathic gorilla bit. you just have to keep an open mind, and then your perspective on humanity is changed forever. I absolutely think everyone should read this book
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

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

4.75

The Only Band In The World by Ryan Bird

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inspiring reflective

5.0

I love this band. |-/
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

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

4.25

Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher

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

4.75

this was excellent