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The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

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informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

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challenging mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is a slow burn at first, but it is fabulous. It is unique and creative. I don't know if there is anything else out there quite like it. The characters are rich and the details of the music intricate. The book makes me feel like I could compose music myself (I can not). There are two very captivating storylines from different time periods and racial injustice is prevalent.
Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-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

4.5

Becky Chambers has created an ethical utopia here, as far as I'm concerned. What with the recycling of human remains and the dignity shown to sex workers, this book is on point. It manages to come across as wholesome but with a lot of swearing and casual sex. It makes the people and aliens both seem real.
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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? No

4.0

This is a feel-good fairy tale for adults. It isn't at all realistic. Boundaries are crossed that Child Protective Services would never allow these days. You can't scrutinize it too closely, but you can enjoy the idealistic warm fuzzies if you suspend disbelief. This is a book for grown people who remember being captivated and maybe even saved by books as children. Adults deserve fairy tales, too.
My Murder by Katie Williams

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dark funny 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

This book was fun in a sick way, snarky.
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

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

4.0

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective 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

4.5

The characters in this book were so well fleshed out and enjoyable. I liked piecing together the little clues along the way. I thought the ending was very satisfying.
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

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dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

 This book was bizarre and gross and a little far-fetched. Therefor, I thought it was a great debut. You definitely don't want to be eating while you are reading it. It is either an appetite killer or an ingenious diet plan. Your pick.

I found myself rooting for the killer. I don't know what that says about me, but I really hoped she'd get her prize and get away with it. 
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Where You End by Abbott Kahler

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

4.5

I don't normally buy into amnesia stories, but the twin element and the cult past made the story interesting enough for me to just go with it. The book was weird and mysterious. Those are facets I like in a novel.
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Lie Until It's True by Jessie Weaver

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dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

It was fun. I guessed the killer correctly. It was fast paced and entertaining. Although I must say, I don't think police detectives would get away with interrogating a minor the way they did in this book.