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56 reviews

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie

adventurous mysterious 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

3.0

I’ve never read a book like this. The style was like watching a found footage horror movie. Really cool concept but some of the action and characters fell flat 

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

challenging emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

A compelling read,  a feminist werewolf story about accepting yourself 

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

adventurous challenging reflective medium-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

4.0

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

adventurous medium-paced

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

5.0

A childhood favorite that I had to reread. Some parts are definitely a little cringey but overall the world building is amazing. Classic hero story 

Outlawed by Anna North

adventurous challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging 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? It's complicated

5.0

Did this book have some cheesy dialogue and some predictable storylines? Yes  Did it also have an awesome magic system and dragons? Yes. Hard to put this book down. It’s not an earth shattering story or writing but damn is it a fun ride. 

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater

challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.0

This book really makes  you think about our dark obsession with true crime.  Truly haunting 

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.0

Not sure why I never read this book as a kid, I would have loved it. I love the Greek mythology in this book, although it is boiled down a bit to be appropriate for kids. 

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book! The writing was clever and imaginative. The story was amazing and filled with badass women and a very cutesy romance. A good mix of adventure and gooey romance 

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0