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The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson

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

3.75

This was fun but he has better
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

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inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.25

Very heady. Very reflective. Got bogged down sometimes with its descriptions of countries below but overall it was pretty good! I liked it. 
The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper

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dark sad 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? Yes

4.25

Freaky. Worm. Cult. 
Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging 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

5.0

I can’t believe it… the ending of this book… I am numb. That was amazing. I loved it. The whole book felt like a Sanderlanche. I love these characters. This series is amazing
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

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lighthearted reflective sad slow-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

4.5

This was surprisingly good! For an almost 200 year old book I really liked it. It was funny, charming, chaotic, and just good. It DRAGS in the middle but other than that? Excellent. 
The Fireman and the Flirt by A.J. Truman

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funny lighthearted medium-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

4.25

This was fun! I’m not read to leave this town yet so I’m definitely going to go read the teacher series. There must be something in the water in Sourwood bc all these daddies figuring out they’re bi is a running theme. Overall I liked this one. It was cute. Needs more chubby guys tho. Good book!
The Barkeep and the Bro by A.J. Truman

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funny inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.75

Okay. I liked this one the most so far. Omg it was so cute! I love them. I didn’t know there’s ANOTHER series with the gay teachers! I’m definitely going to read it. They’re adorable. All of them. I love this town. These friends. The ending threw me for a loop! But overall this is the strongest one in the series so 
The Mayor and the Mystery Man by A.J. Truman

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

4.5

This one was really slow at the beginning but by the end? I was hooked. Dusty’s reasoning on going from being a 98% straight guy to an eager, insatiable bottom so quickly was shoddy. But, if that’s what floats his boat, float on. I love this little town. It’s adorable. I wish I could live there. 
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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informative sad fast-paced

4.25

These were powerful. And sad? I feel sadness for the victims of America’s brutality. 
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

The back half of this book is heavy. I really enjoy his writing style. It’s very easy to understand and gets his point across in ways that make you think. I like how he explained why he changed his mind on Israel and why he changed his mind on Palestine. He grew as a person as he wrote this book.