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Coda Vol. 3, Volume 3, by Simon Spurrier

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

Excellent conclusion to the series. A little sad it’s over – such a good story, world and art style.

The Gamma Recruits, by James Pelkmans

adventurous mysterious 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

3.5

I wasn’t sure at first but found this very enjoyable. It was definitely not quite like any other sci-fi book I’ve read.

She Who Became the Sun, by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

Unlike anything I’ve ever read. In the best way.

The Gone-Away World, by Nick Harkaway

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Well, that certainly went places I didn’t expect. I think this is the kind of book that would make a lot more sense on a second read.

Coda, Vol. 2, by Matías Bergara, Simon Spurrier

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

A great continuation of the colourful world and story that started in Volume 1. Nice cliffhanger ending – glad I’ve got Volume 3 ready to go.

The Blood Trials, by N.E. Davenport

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

It took me a little while to get into this but, when it clicked, I was keen to see how the story would unfold. It’s a shame the next book isn’t out yet or I’d be wanting to dive straight in.

Winds of Numa Sera, by Valentina Taddeo, Eduard Petrovich, Morgan Rosenblum, Jonathan Handler, Eduardo Mello

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

5.0

Amazing story and worldbuilding. I read it too quickly and I wish there was more.

The Autumnlands, Volume 2: Woodland Creatures, by Kurt Busiek

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I think I enjoyed this more than the first. There doesn’t appear to be a third though…

Girls of Fate and Fury, by Natasha Ngan

adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

Great end to the trilogy. Kept me hooked throughout.

God Country, by Donny Cates

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

A beautiful, sad story wrapped up in a stunning graphic novel package. The colours and texture were particularly good.