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42 reviews

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a writer, this is a must read. It will change how you view your story, your characters, and yourself. If the world needs your story (it does) you need this book. 

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.5

The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

Either get back in his bed or slaughter him in his sleep but quit dithering. 

You Like It Darker by Stephen King
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.

A few of the stories I read were intriguing but most were just let downs and overwrought. It wasn’t very dark. 

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark emotional tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark mysterious reflective 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

4.25

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

Sunshine by Robin McKinley

mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

2.75

The Last Colony by John Scalzi

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.75