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Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Did not finish book.

I only made it maybe 1/4th through the book. I'm not quite sure why I didn't finish this one, it has lesbian space necromancers and yet....the characters fell short. I was bored listening to the monotonous arguing between the main characters and before I knew it I was reading something else. 

Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A cute light hearted romance with plenty of relatable characters and an MC who is a good person even through all of their hardship. A nice easy read for those who want a break from long stories.

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It took me years to read this book and now I understand why. I lacked the capacity to comprehend the subtly of events, of how things connect, and how the actions of the past inevitably catch up. 

It's very in-depth, if you let it be. Otherwise it really is just a story about a kid who wanted to go to school, to figure out how to get revenge for his murdered parents. And honestly, who wouldnt want revenge for that? 

Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

There is a little more adventure in this story than the first and a little more exploration between characters dynamics. I like how the supernatural creatures aren't center stage, but instead it is the characters and their individual outlooks. 

Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh

emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It is a very spooky feeling kind of book that reads more like a conversation you are having with a story teller. There are wide gaps in time with little explanation but it fits with the sense of displacement. All 3 characters are different, but share that involvement in the supernatural. 

Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2 by Renji

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Continues to be about a cute monster, and a strange human wanting to love it...and sleep with it and I need more 

Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1 by Renji

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

If cute dynamic couples and monsters are your thing, you've found the right story

Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

THE. ABSOLUTE. TENSION! It's got SPACESHIPS! It's got ROMANCE! and it has a super amazing trio from diverse walks of life! I enjoyed every minute of this book and I just really really need more! 

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
Did not finish book.

It may be labeled as "fast paced" but it was slow and vague. Got bored really easily. 

Invader Zim #17 by Warren Wucinich, Eric Trueheart, Fred Stresing, Jhonen Vasquez

5.0

Adorable