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292 reviews

If It Bleeds by Stephen King

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious 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

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

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

4.0

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

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adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny medium-paced

3.0

Fourth in the series - not the best so far.
A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck

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

4.0

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

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adventurous dark emotional funny 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

4.25

A great read. The pacing reminds me of a Charles Dickens novel. Great character development. Underdog character getting help without knowing why. I will definitely be continuing this series. 
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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emotional funny inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

What a wonderful read. I want to visit a tea monk! Very thought provoking. It reminded me of times in my life when I was reflecting on life choices and how I got through them. 

I know there is a follow-up book to this one, but A Psalm for the Wild-Built can stand on its own.
The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King

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adventurous dark hopeful sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

What a ride! I loved the story, the characters, the writing. It was sad, horrific, tense and joyous. What more could I ask for. 

I recently read Fairy Tale, also by Stephen King, and thought it was great. I like this story more. Its a different style than his horror or mystery books, but it is great storytelling.
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

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

5.0