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127 reviews

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

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lighthearted mysterious 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

3.5

I had a lot of fun reading this and would highly recommend to anyone looking for something easy and entertaining. It has good pacing and the characters are surprisingly lovable and realistic. The overall plot is a bit cheesy, but that can be a good time.
One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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emotional inspiring reflective 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

3.75

Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
slow-paced

2.0

DNF finally :(
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

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

4.25

Unique and delightful murder mystery in an urban fantasy setting. Ellie is a wonderful protagonist, and the world building is very clever and engaging.
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

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adventurous dark 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

4.0

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.
The pacing was excruciating and I found that I didn’t care enough about the characters to continue. 
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

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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

3.25

When You Look Like Us by Pamela N. Harris

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emotional hopeful 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

3.5

The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

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emotional hopeful 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

3.75