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454 reviews

dark sad tense fast-paced

4.25

I could not stop reading this propulsively plotted book that examines how the smallest twists of fate make or break the fortunes of three people as a nationalist political power rises to power.

Esperanza: Locas Book 5 by Jaime Hernández

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challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

3.75

I especially Hopey's arc here, as enters the teaching profession, navigates relationships and gets glasses. Viv/Frogmouth's character did not feel very developed -- more of a plot device for other characters to react to.

Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa

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dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

I almost dnf'd this book twice earlier on -- it is a slow build. But about 1/3 of the way through, the pacing kicked in for me and I could not put it down. I love how Jayatissa's books center Sri Lankan people, culture, language and -- especially this in this book -- history. Here, she weaves together misogyny, colonialism and demons for a thought-provoking thriller/horror/page-turner.

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

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lighthearted fast-paced