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81 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

5.0

As someone who reads a lot of horror, I have never been more clenched. Honestly, I love messy little freaks. I loved being in June's head. This was a horror show but it was incredibly rich in its commentary on Diversity, Race, Social Media, etc. Really recommend. 
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

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adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.75

Really great start to a series. I enjoyed the characters and story! Can't wait to get the next book
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

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adventurous dark lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

So much fun and lovable characters! Took extra long walks to keep listening. Probably rating this lower than it deserves because I'm being conservative early in the year. 
The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Margaret Killjoy

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed this novella. Probably gonna give it a reread to get a bit more out of it! Very rich text!
The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

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

4.0

I had to rely on a summary guide because I was too dumb. But once it clicks it's very good!
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

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adventurous 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

5.0

This book was much more than I anticipated. Such a fun, exciting plot and great romance
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.5

Jod, I love Nona! What a great reread
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

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

3.75

I see why people really love this book. Definitely worth a read if your interested. But I really hated the 2nd person. I couldn't get used to it.
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson

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adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.5

Great continuation to the stories! I'm enjoying reading about these characters. The plot felt a bit disjointed compared to book one but I still enjoyed myself.
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire

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

4.5

Absolutely enjoying this series. I love the world and the characters are very interesting. I would prefer if it was longer.