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29 reviews

24 Hours in Ancient Athens: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There by Philip Matyszak

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informative lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

5.0

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

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

4.0

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark fast-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? Yes

2.0

If this were a fanfiction, I would have spared it. 
Instead, it is a dully published book, with the writing of a middle grader, and insufferable main character.
I liked the idea, though. 
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The Templar Code for Dummies by Christopher Hodapp, Alice Von Kannon

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challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

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

5.0

A Classical Primer: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds by Dan Crompton

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funny informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

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