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81 reviews

The Marble Queen by Anna Kopp

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

This book was fine. The story moved away too fast and I'm not sure every part of the plot made sense.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

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adventurous dark mysterious 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? No

4.25

Man what a really cool concept for a story. Very excited to continue the series!
The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton

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adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was so cute! And I loved the world building! The romance felt sincere. My biggest issue was the ending was rushed.
Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop by Emmeline Duncan

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lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.25

This book was way too saccharine for my taste. The main character has the virtue of Jesus and is never in the wrong. There is way too much irrelevant yapping. And the ending was so dumb. 
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

She's done it again! Raising the bar and doing it flawlessly!
Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this book and I've already put in a hold for the next one! I love the characters and the plot! It's just so much fun!
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe

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challenging reflective slow-paced

4.25

This story started up slow but man did it cook after the 30% mark! Man this pissed me off!
The Girls by Emma Cline

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

4.0

Really enjoyed this book! Great exploration of gender and womanhood and such a provocative story!
The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang

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adventurous hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This is purely a reflection of my experience. I can imagine someone really enjoying this but I had a hard time really connecting with the characters enough to understand the complexity of the plot 
Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis

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informative reflective slow-paced

4.75

Great read! Very informative and great opportunity on reflection on the prison industrial system.