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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (AmazonClassics Edition) by Robert Louis Stevenson

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Interesting enough but not something I would read out of my own volition 

The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

My head hurts after reading this

13 Gifts by Wendy Mass

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

adventurous challenging dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Hey what the fuck was that 

Spoiler

Lyra seriously you were trying to save Roger the whole book and you leave his body on the mountain

John Agard's Windrush Child by Johh Agard

adventurous informative lighthearted

Mr. Gumpy's Outing by John Burningham

adventurous lighthearted reflective

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

lighthearted

Pablo's Feelings by Sumita Majumdar, Andrew Brenner

emotional informative lighthearted

Mog the Forgetful Cat by Judith Kerr

emotional funny lighthearted

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

adventurous funny lighthearted