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A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.75
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 2%.
Nope. Can't handle dogs suffering even in fiction.
Softies: Stuff That Happens After the World Blows Up by Kyle Smeallie
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
If I was younger, I would have been all about this book, but now it just feels way too much for kids. I can't take the dragon characters seriously. I'm not totally sure why not, but it just doesn't sit right with me.
Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
The Reckless Oath We Made by Bryn Greenwood
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Forced institutionalization
Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.75
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3: Majora's Mask / A Link to the Past by Akira Himekawa
adventurous
lighthearted
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