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506 reviews

What Once Was Mine by Liz Braswell

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-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

Spy x Family, Vol. 4 by Tatsuya Endo

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

4.0

It was cute but how long can this game really go on
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

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dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

OH WHAT THE FUCK WAS THIS WHAT THE FUCK I HATE HOW THIS ENDED MY FUCKING GOD I WAS ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT THE WHOLE TIME
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Dena Takruri, Ahed Tamimi

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informative

5.0

An incredibly personal and informative recounting of what it was like growing up in Palestine and a necessary read for anybody wanting to publicly express their opinion on this war. 
The Pizza Monster by Mitchell Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

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funny 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
IVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS SERIES FOR AGES!
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

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

4.0

I liked this book but I kept getting so confused. I feel like the author didn't know what direction to take and left open eight different lines and it's just so much. 
Funny Story by Emily Henry

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emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

Every time Emily Henry writes about Michigan, I am more convinced that Marshall Erikson was right. (Edit: I am an idiot Marshall was from Minnesota but I think my point stands) 
Also, saving Daphne's reconnection with Sadie til the end was fucked. Hoping for a bonus chapter for Christmas, but no pressure 😂
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

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adventurous emotional tense 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? Yes

4.0

A bit too tense for my taste
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

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emotional funny hopeful relaxing sad 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

5.0

I only chose yo read this book because I saw the name Julia Whelan and I am so glad that I did because oh my god, this was beautiful and fantastic and raw and I might scream at how giddy it made me 
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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