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267 reviews

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

Cute and sweet! A little silly sometimes but well written and very cozy
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Silly, dark, fun! Recommend reading after Locke and Key, it’s a good thematic fit.

Audiobook with Kate Mulgrew is excellent.
Beartown by Fredrik Backman

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Addicted to Lust: Pornography in the Lives of Conservative Protestants by Samuel L. Perry

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informative fast-paced

4.0

Speaking Bones by Ken Liu

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challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I feel like this is a common favorite of the series but I think I slightly preferred #3; this one is a bit self indulgent with all the engineering-porn and strains credulity in spots. It was, however, a great conclusion and brought together many many threads; I had a well earned cry at the end.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was a dark little delight, loved it so much.
Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

This was a fun one! Good balance of plot/action and character work. About what I hope for with one of these Paladin books.
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Oof!
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The Veiled Throne by Ken Liu

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adventurous challenging 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

4.5

The first 3/4 of this were maybe my favorite so far and then the pacing broke down a bit near the end for me, but this was still excellent! Excited for the conclusion.
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0