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42 reviews

Myth and Meaning by Claude Lévi-Strauss

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informative slow-paced

3.5

The Environmental Ethics and Policy Book: Philosophy, Ecology, Economics by Donald Vandeveer, Christine Pierce

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challenging informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 1 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.
Opting to read a new book first. 
You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Opting to read a new book first. 
The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun de Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 2 by Xue Shan Fei Hu

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun de Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 1 by Xue Shan Fei Hu

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

5.0

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

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emotional hopeful inspiring tense 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? No

4.5

The only negative part of this book is how I didn't want it to end! I loved this story, it was very well-written! I loved Oliver (who I share a name with 🎉), Darcy, and all the happy characters!
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True Beauty, Volume One by Yaongyi

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

i originally was reading the webtoon for free, however i do really like owning physical books so i bought this copy. this series is entertaining, but it does have a trigger warning for body dysmorphia, body shaming, and bullying. i think it's a bit problematic to push this ideal of needing beauty to be worth something, but it is still just a silly series to read. 
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The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 4 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

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

4.5

this series had me in an absolute choke hold and i read all four books in the time span of 2 days + 1 night lol. it's a great series and very entertaining, but there are some problematic and possibly triggering contents.