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The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Finished this in one sitting on an hour flight. Short but fascinating magic system. Fast paced and super engaging.
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

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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? Yes

3.25

The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

Perfect, perfect, PERFECT. 

I've never been this invested in a magical/world system as I have with this. Can't wait to dive into the rest of the Cosmere. 

Side note: I love Sazed.
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.25

Love the character's progress but a bit slow-paced compared to the first book
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki

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2.0

The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni

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adventurous emotional 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

4.25

The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

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adventurous dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0