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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

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adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me, and Has Failed: Notes from Periracial America by Kim McLarin

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

Last Seen in Lapaz by Kwei Quartey

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challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Content Warnings

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

The age gap (almost 40yrs.) between Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes & the beginning of their romantic relationship. This was originally published in the mid 1990’s - I do not think this BIG portion of the story line works in 2024.

Frighten the Horses by Oliver Radclyffe

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5