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The Last Mermaid Book 01 by Derek Kirk Kim

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

3.75

The artwork is beautiful but the plot is a little weak. I hope that subsequent volumes are more explanitory as to what is going on. Beautiful artwork 
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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

4.0

I read this in January during 5 degree days. Perfect for this book. I'd read it again. 
The Favorites by Layne Fargo

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

3.25

Meh. This was not for me. I was let down by the last 1/4 of the book. 
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging dark funny tense fast-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

Gutted!!! I wish I would not have read it so fast. I will have to wait so long 😭🥰🐉
Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future by Ginny Yurich

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hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

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lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.75

Di An: The Salty, Sour, Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Vietnamese Cooking with TwayDaBae (A Cookbook) by Tue Nguyen

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informative inspiring

4.75

I love the way she gives info on how to find some of the ingredients. 
How to Dungeon Master Parenting: A GuideBook by Shelly Mazzanoble

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funny informative fast-paced

3.75

More for new parents , but a great read for those 
Prunella by Beth Ferry

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informative inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao

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tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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