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Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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

3.5

Honestly disappointed because of all the hype but altogether really enjoyed this book. I thought it was fun and adventurous. But I did feel that problems only arose to fill out the story and didn't work too much beyond that.
Having and Being Had by Eula Biss

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reflective slow-paced

4.5

Great book for introspection. Great assessment about ownership, autonomy, and much more.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

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emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

Finally read this book after it was gifted to me! A great read and great reflection on the impact of science and research on minorities and the world as a whole. 
Hild by Nicola Griffith

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adventurous challenging slow-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

3.5

Really interesting and complex story. I loved Hild as a main character. 

I probably would have rated it higher if I were smarter.
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

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emotional reflective sad slow-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

Really enjoyed this book! Not my typical genre but I enjoyed it. Feels a bit aimless for the first 1/3.
Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

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adventurous lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.75

Great quick read! I loved the characters and the world building. I definitely want more from this story!
Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein

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hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

4.75

Incredibly enlightening! Put into words a lot of my thoughts and feelings about our world around us, politically, mentally, and physically! 
The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

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emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-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

4.75

Incredible and unique works building! Loved the characters. So much happening and so dense, p with some faults, I feel that the book stuck the landing for what it was attempting.
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett

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adventurous funny relaxing 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

4.5

First time reading Terry Pratchett and has such a great time! Love the humor and the plot.
Brooms by Jasmine Walls

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

Great story and I loved the characters! The plot was a so much fun! Definitely some cheesy parts but it's positives outweighed it.