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The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

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adventurous 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? No

4.5

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The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London by Lee Jackson

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making by Andrew Peterson

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hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska

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

4.0

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Mistborn: Secret History by Brandon Sanderson

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

3.75

The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark 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

3.5

The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai

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lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome

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

2.5

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
It was just getting to be too much for me with the gross out factor. It felt like they focused way more on mind-eating than book eating, despite the title of the book. I really liked the beginning and the past scenes, but it felt so conflicted with the present day scenes. I just got tired of it.