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A Wolf for a Spell by Karah Sutton
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.5
20th Century Boys: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
dark
emotional
- 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
Loved the nuance in the characters and worldbuilding. Shimin is an intensely loveable character. My main criticism of the writing was that the word shuddered/stuttered was used noticeably often.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is Becky Chambers in her element, speculative fiction. The novel relishes the journey rather than the destination. The Wayfarer crew's adventures on different planets made this galaxy feel alive and vast. I truly believe this is the blueprint for the science fiction found family. Two later niche works of a similar vein come to mind: the webcomic Star Trip and Khôra Podcast. Each character's development felt natural and satisfying at the story's conclusion. Chambers carefully illustrated the dynamics between the characters to make the reader understand how they trust one another so deeply. And, oh, what a beautiful ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5