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You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

hopeful 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? No

4.0

 I didn't think I'd cry while reading this book, but here we are. What a cute, sweet read this was! 
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The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan

dark slow-paced

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

4.0

 I've been struggling to figure out a rating for this book. Something about it felt almost cozy for me. I loved the story and the characters. However, the pacing was a little too slow for my usual tastes. I think I'd like to pick up the sequel eventually, but im also happy with the story that was told in this book.
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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Body horror

Minor: Vomit

The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand

hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

I had a lot of fun with this book. I feel very silly for having read it in July when it is, very clearly, a christmas book, but honestly I don't think the timing affected by enjoyment. I called the ending, and I actually feel kind of smart for doing so. I'm happy about the way everything ended, and honestly the last chapter almost made me cry. I definitely need to pick up more Cynthia Hand in the future, as this is the second book I've read from her, and the second book I've enjoyed.
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Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer

3.0

 A bit slow for my taste, but the ending definitely had me interested in the sequel! I may have already added it to my cart for my next book order. I'm glad to have finally read this after having it on my shelf for so long! 
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Whisky Business by Elliot Fletcher

4.0

 This was cute, and I'm so surprised it took me so long to finish this. There was a day where I sat down and read like 200 pages, and then I didn't pick it up for almost 2 weeks. This was very sweet. 

Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin

4.0

 What a wild ride of a book. I knew it was going to be difficult to read at times because of the subject matter, but I hadn't expected it to worm its way into my heart the way that it did. As I was reading I kept thinking "how is there a sequel to this?" but now I get it. I understand. I want the next book so badly. I've already enjoyed a book from this author before, but now I feel like I need to read everything she's ever written. Holy Moly. 
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Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

4.0

The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig

3.0

 An incredibly fun premise, but I think it got lost in itself a bit. The last quarter got a bit confusing for me, too. I have the second book buried somewhere on a shelf and I think I'd like to read it, but honestly if I don't pick it up relatively soon, then I also won't be upset. I'd be interested in reading something else from this author, though. 

Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder

4.0

 I find myself more and more interested in non fiction lately, and this one didn't disappoint. I feel like I learned so much about Orwell and Eileen, both. You can tell that Anna Funder truly has so much love for the both of them.

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Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

4.5

 I loved this book so much. It made my heart flutter and made me cry. Honestly the story is beautiful and I can only imagine how it must feel to see oneself represented in Dora in this way. 
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