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The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
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

My three(ish) words: solid-start, waning-end

Would recommend: if you like twisty, multi-POV storylines

I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

2.5

My three(ish) words: coulda-been-a-contender

Would recommend: probably not

Note: As much as I enjoyed the middle portion of this book, I was just not able to suspend my disbelief about the storyline in both the beginning and the end.

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

My three(ish) words: breath-taking, beautiful, unputdownable

Would recommend: to lovers of JP- this might be her finest piece of writing yet, seamlessly weaving the historical with today in an absolutely captivating story

The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni

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adventurous challenging informative mysterious tense medium-paced