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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny hopeful relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

All systems read felt like a sprint. I finished it in one sitting and really enjoyed it. The main character has such a great voice and it was a pleasure to read. Really excited to continue this series.
Babel by R.F. Kuang

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

Babel was a great book to start my year. The characters and plot were fantastic. This book is incredibly thoughtful in looking at the relationship between colonized people and their oppressors. Also as a former English student, I really enjoyed how the book explored themes via language.