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402 reviews

The Codebreaker's Secret by Sara Ackerman

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5.0

female codebreakers in world war ii is my favorite historical fiction subgenre
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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

5.0

took me an embarrassingly long time to get through but I'm SO SO SO glad I finally did!!!
The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh

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5.0

I read this for class, and absolutely loved it!! Such an amazing book.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have never so deeply related to a novel in my life. The Bell Jar is blunt and raw and painful and powerful. 
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

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fast-paced

4.25

I love reading books in one day. Also, what an unexpected ending!!
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

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emotional funny 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

5.0

THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING BOOK!!!!! I read it in one amazing Sunday, and am absolutely in love with the characters, the world, and the writing. PLEASE read this if you love queer YA rom-coms! It is perfection.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Brilliant, magical, shocking, glamourous. 

I understand why everyone loves the fairy books. This was literally such a magical read.
King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard

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4.5

i cannot remember what happened but i remember loving it