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103 reviews

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

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

4.0

Adventure from beginning to end! There is never a pause in the summer adventures of Percy Jackson. I’m a fan of the way the author takes myths and modernizes them. 
The Silent Songbird by Melanie Dickerson

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adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

3.75

This fairytale felt the furthest from its original tale, The Little Mermaid. However it was still fun and exciting! These make enjoyable quick reads. 
The Weirdies by Michael Buckley

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

4.0

Funny, awkward, light read. Felt a bit like Unfortunate Series of Events. Kate Winslets narration was perfect!
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Fun story! I’ve never read it before and enjoyed the show so I wanted to read the real story. I enjoy the magic of bringing Greek myths to a modern world. 
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Under the Tuscan Sun: 20th-Anniversary Edition by Frances Mayes

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
I just couldn’t get into it. I’m going to try again later, because I did like it! It’s just moving slower than I wanted right now. 
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

This is probably one of my favorite of the Harry Potter series! Such good moments. It makes me laugh, cry and think. It’s a reread book for sure. 
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The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson

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adventurous dark inspiring 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? No

3.5

Fun retelling of Rapunzel! The next in the series. It’s sweet and light and has its fun moments!
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The Princess Spy by Melanie Dickerson

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adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

This is my favorite of the series so far! It’s a retelling of the princess and the frog. There is a good mystery, fun characters, and a good romance. Fun read!
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The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

A fairy tale retelling of Cinderella! This story is complete with lots of fun twists, some cute characters and a good story. Fun light read!