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Chlorine by Jade Song

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

3.75

So much of this book was unenjoyable in such a great way. I'm definitely liking this book better in reflection. Incredibly strange book with an amazingingly strange main character.
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

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challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Great prose and very introspective. Definitely preferred Leah's narration over Miri's.
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

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dark emotional hopeful tense fast-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? N/A

4.75

Really enjoyed this read! The world was incredibly exciting and intricate. And the characters were all fleshed out terrifically. This has been on my TBR for a while and I'm glad I finally read it!
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

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

5.0

This is my 3rd time reading and I still fucking love this book! It's a whole bunch of fun and Tamsyn Muir is a phenomenal writer.
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

I love murderbot! 
Bluebird by Ciel Pierlot

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.25

Incredibly fun and fast paced adventure! My only critique is that some of the jokes didn't land and the main character just edges close to being annoying. But altogether the characters are lovable and their relationships feel real!
The Long Walk by Stephen King, Richard Bachman

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adventurous dark emotional 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

4.25

Incredibly tense book. Had to put it down a couple times because something about it just filled me with anxiety.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Such a fun fun book. Snow is so fun too read! All the characters were great and it did a fantastic job growing lore of the Hunger Games. My only issue was some weird pacing. But greatly recommend!
Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam by Nick Turse

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emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

An incredibly important read. Very intense and graphic imagery.
The Seep by Chana Porter

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emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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

5.0

This was a fantastic read! It was very meditative and makes me think of all the great things about life and humanity. I really enjoyed this book and I highly, highly recommend!