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309 reviews
Black Wolf by Juan Gómez-Jurado
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I’m exploring fiction translated into English. The Red Queen series features two flawed protagonists that you can’t help rooting for. Mystery/thriller. Start with The Red Queen.
On a Red Station, Drifting by Aliette de Bodard
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Love this author’s world building, but I found it hard to care for the characters.
The Race to Be Myself: A Memoir by Caster Semenya
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
adventurous
tense
medium-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
4.25
Enjoy spy thrillers? This book is for you. Deep characters, engaging plot, kidnappings, murders the whole boat.
Finger Bone by Hiroki Takahashi
dark
sad
medium-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
3.75
My dad fought in New Guinea during WWII. He talked about it sparingly. Fingerbone is a snippet of that campaign from a Japanese soldier’s point of view, sad, intense, a literary work rather than a typical war novel. Now I know why my father didn’t talk much about the experience.
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Inspired by the Nero Wolfe mysteries. Complicated plot so pay attention.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Short fun read. Better than Kaiju but I prefer the author’s space operas more.
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.25
Half a King by Joe Abercrombie
3.0
Good start, but Abercrombie doesn't play fair with the reader. Can't say more than that without spoilers, but I wasn't satisfied with the ending.