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Sir Dudley Tinklebutton and the Dragon's Lair by T. J. Lantz

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving

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3.5

The Luck of the Bean-Rows: A Fairy Tale for Lucky Children by Charles Nodier

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

3.75

“The Luck” was incredibly lucky. 

I’m somewhere between 3.5 & 4 stars, because I don’t think I’d ever tell someone that they should read this for themselves, but it wasn’t an altogether unpleasant experience. 
Dracula by Bram Stoker

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dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? No

5.0

An instant favorite! I’m shocked that it took me so many years to read this, but it will certainly remain at the top of my list of favorites.
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The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

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

5.0

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Demon World Boba Shop by R.C. Joshua

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funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

How can one book be so....so...just wholesome? This was easily one of the best books I've read this year. I'll write a more in-depth review soon, but if you're looking for "cozy fantasy", look no further. You've just found one of the best I've ever read.

Content: No gore / no on-page romance / only mild cursing. 
Dachshund Through the Snow by Rosie A. Point

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

Snow-Swept: A Gargoyle Fantasy Romance Novelette by C.K. Beggan

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emotional inspiring relaxing medium-paced

5.0

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Guiding Light by Noelle Nichols

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emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

4.5

This was such a cozy, winter fantasy! I loved the unique holiday celebrations and the tender memories. I haven't read the series, so keeping the characters straight was a bit difficult for me, but I loved the characters, the writing style, and the world so much that I've added the full series to my TBR! 
The Other Cinderella by Beka Gremikova

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fast-paced

4.0

The concept of this retelling immediately pulled me in and I read it very quickly! Short stories have such a special place in my heart and this one will reside in my memories for quite some time! I've never read a retelling quite like this.