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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Bonus Epilogue by Sangu Mandanna

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

3.0

Even though I have love the book and the characters and I was eager to learn more about them, it totally make sense that this epilogue never made into the published book considering that it does not add much to the story. Nevertheless it was fun to read and to have a little bit more time with Mika, Ian and Terracota.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry

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

5.0

I have loved the sparks between Charlie and Nora, much because it reminds me the dynamics between my husband and I, two independent adults that love each other so much that wouldn’t withhold the other from pursuing their own dreams. However I found the relationship between Nora and her sister a little troubled, Nora constantly mothering her and need to be up to date on everything that happens on her sister’s life showed how immature she was, nonetheless she grew through the book (her relationship with Charlie being of much help on this).
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

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

5.0

Heartwarming 
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

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

5.0

So sad it is over, Aren and Lara are perfect to each other and I’ll miss their stories. 
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Despite the fact that sometimes I thought the book was too much focused on explaining war strategies, which turned out to be boring, the story as a whole is very interesting and it kept me reading non stop. The end of the second part is kind of gore, I had to stop to breathe otherwise I’d have thrown up. I still haven’t decided if I like Rin or not, she is so smart but some times she makes some stupid decisions (but she’s only 18, so I’ll give her a break).
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The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

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

4.5

I have enjoyed listening to it but I felt like something was missing, maybe more details about her inventions.
Viva Durant and The Secret of the Silver Buttons by Ashli St. Armant, Bahni Turpin

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Flying Flamingo Sisters by Dina Pearlman, Gabriel Vaughan, Carrie Seim, Khristine Hvam, Bill Quinn, Jessica Almasy, Kevin Pariseau

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

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challenging informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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dark sad tense fast-paced

2.0

The book is very dark. I would not recommend it for people who suffers with eating disorders or who has suffered any form of abuse. She is very descriptive about her anorexia and bulimia. The book also mentions verbal, physical and sexual abuse, as well as drugs and alcohol abuse.

It was an interesting reading though 
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