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Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.0

Some good ideas and information about bettering myself to in leadership. Being more courageous even though it’s uncomfortable - I feel like I know this stuff but need that encouragement to actually try it out. This is supposed to give us that encouragement but didn’t work for me at least. 
Talentos ocultos: La genialidad no tiene color. La fuerza no tiene género. El valor no tiene límite. by Margot Lee Shetterly

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informative inspiring slow-paced

3.5

Took me a while to read. Plenty of information that I had not known even after watching the movie but quite fascinating. A little too much information at times as there was a lot going on but gets the point across. 
The Thief by Stephen Coates, Fuminori Nakamura, Satoko Izumo

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A bit tense and wanting to know what would happen but didn’t really feel for the characters. 
THE MINISTRY OF INTERCESSION: A PLEA FOR MORE PRAYER by Andrew Murray

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informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

Tough book to read, but managed to get through it. Wasn’t expecting it to read into my soul but helpful in what I had to look at myself to change. 
If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery

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emotional sad 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? Yes

3.0

Confused at first but each story somewhat interconnected, didn’t really feel like separate stories. 
Witch Hat Atelier, Volume 12 by Kamome Shirahama

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Good action in this book. A little more history about them which is always a plus for me. And gotta love the positive way they deal with Coco’s apprenticeship. 
Beyond the Clouds, Volume 4 by Nicke

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adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

The story continues. A little more background for the main characters. Very interesting. 
Somatic exercises for nervous system regulation by LearnWell Books

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informative fast-paced

3.0

Good reminder of how you feel can affect you physically. Good exercises to work through slowly.
Beyond the Clouds, Volume 3 by Nicke

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adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

Light and fun. Story is being more adventurous and meeting new people. 
Beyond the Clouds, Volume 2 by Nicke

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Ready for the adventure. Just the starting point for now, but seems to get more interesting.