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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 4 by CLAMP

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

4.0

Reckless by Elsie Silver

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

5.0

Exile by Shannon Messenger

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

4.0

The Final Rose by Amy Oliveira

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

3.75

A take on reality tv dating full of warmth and sass. An interesting romance, if not a little basic for my tastes
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Butter by Asako Yuzuki

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

3.75

The Broposal by Sonora Reyes

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emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

A stunning, heartfelt, utterly romantic queer read. Representation all around and the joy between Han and Kenny is astounding.
The Favorites by Layne Fargo

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dark emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

I adored this book.  I couldn't put it down.  Between the documentary like inserts and the retellings from Kat's point of view, it was sumptuous and decadent and heartbreaking.  I adored every second of the book.  Well paced and full of tension, both in plot and in steam.
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 3 by CLAMP

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

4.0

Watching the cast of characters start revealing small things about themselves is really cool. The way this book world/ magic hops is hella fun
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 2 by CLAMP

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adventurous emotional funny 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? No

4.0

I love the mix of traditional Japanese culture alongside the multiple styles of magic from each of our protagonist's worlds.  Mostly, I just love Sakura and Sayoren's relationship and to watch it in a new lens is a delight.