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464 reviews

Black Panther: Uprising by Ronald Smith

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adventurous medium-paced

3.75

96 Miles by J.L. Esplin

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adventurous 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? Yes

4.5

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir in Love Poems, Recipes, Letters, and Remembrances by Kwame Alexander

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challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Telling a story through multiple avenues (poetry, recipes, baby essays) can get a little hard to follow, but Kwame Alexander's words are ones you can't help but listen to. I'm sure this would have been better in audio,as most poetry is.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

I needed a book like this! Despite the heavy topic and themes, the story played out lightly and beautifully. It almost got a little too Hallmark-y at the end, but stayed on this side of heartwarming.
The Scarecrow and His Servant by Philip Pullman

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

3.0

InuYasha: Gray Areas by Rumiko Takahashi

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

3.5

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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emotional informative medium-paced

3.5

It was a clear and honest look on Britney Spears' life. Not that I was losing sleep about the tabloids or headlines, but hearing her perspective makes it all make sense.
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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

5.0

This book was like eating a $100 ribeye after living off of burgers! Such a fresh take on a heroine's journey to greatness. Strong feminist message without being too overbearing, and I honestly loved having a character not bogged down by romance troubles in the midst of worldly disaster. Don't get me wrong; there's still romance, but the protagonist's rage never takes a backseat.
And the ending?? OH MY GOD. I'm mad I didn't read this sooner, but also happy I don't have to wait long for the sequel now.
The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Interesting detective story that grapples with perspectives, bias, and what drives us. A little slow paced since it focuses mostly on the interrogation aspect of a crime, but the ending was curious enough to engage me.