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Mystic Pieces by Ada Bell

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mysterious medium-paced

2.5

I wonder how much I would struggle with finding out I have magic powers or supernatural abilities... and then wonder how much I'm projecting when I read about someone fighting against said discovery.

Aly fought against her abilities hard.  Maybe too hard and it got annoying.
High Noon (Brookhaven Cozy Mysteries #1) by S.E. Biglow

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mysterious medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

1.75

What's up with all these mildly unlikeable witches that I've been reading? Ugh. So disappointing.
Chosen by Christine Pope

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mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

1.5

It was only now that I realised the last two books I read were written by this same author and I guess I'm just not a fan of their writing.  Unfortunate.

I found the story to be awful and cliched and I also disliked everyone.
Caffeine Before Curses by Christine Pope

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fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

1.75

Didn't like anyone here either!  They weren't horrible, but they weren't <em>likeable</em> at all.  

Also didn't like how the mystery unfolded - it was kind of boring and uninspiring.

It felt like such slog for such a short book.  
Grave Mistake by Christine Pope

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

2.0

I don't know, I didn't really like any one and wasn't too keen on the storyline either.
Against the Boards by Cynthia Gunderson

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lighthearted fast-paced

2.5

The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Rather immersive world-building and love the characters.

Also really enjoyed the slow burn romance between Harry and Corlath
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Emilie and the Sky World by Martha Wells

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adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

4.75

Just was wonderous as the first instalment, though with a bit of mild horror I thought.
I mean, mind-controlling, body-snatching aether ghost pirates are pretty horrific, surely.
Emilie and the Hollow World by Martha Wells

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

This was such a lovely, cosy, and wholesome book.  Loved the world building and the cast of characters.