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Exit Strategy (Dramatized Adaptation) by Martha Wells

adventurous 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

4.5

The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake

adventurous dark 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

4.0

Half the time I never know what's going on but the multiple narrators once again made things easier to follow. 

It took me a bit to remember what had happened in the last book, but ultimately I enjoy the mind fuck this story brings. 

Rogue Protocol (Dramatized Adaptation) by Martha Wells

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

This series is such a great little palate cleanser! This time I was able to find a dramatized version which I really enjoyed although I wish the male narrator was the same as the other books I was used to his voice! 

Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

adventurous dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed the start of this trilogy! Magical and gender politics unite, mystery, demons and backstabbing! 

Fantastic trans rep and character conversation surrounding it and dealing with terfs. 

The ENDING!! 

Homebody by Theo Parish

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely loved this so much!! 
Go read it! Short, quick, the audiobook was great. 

It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese

challenging dark informative medium-paced

3.0

This was interesting, thankfully I was aware of several of the movies,/books discussed and it kind of makes me want to rewatch through a different lens.. except I'm not really a horror person lol.

White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad

challenging informative fast-paced

5.0

This is such an important book. 
Just go read it already. 

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I listened to this via audiobook and really enjoyed it. 

I loved the dark atmosphere, the magic system, the romance, and the ending! 

Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

This is unlike anything I've ever read before. We've got a shape shifting monster who falls in love with a human, and wants to both eat her and save her. Both characters are ace coded and it's sapphic. 

But it's also a horror, and there's some weirdly gross things and some twists. Not usually my cup of tea but I enjoyed it! 

She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted

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

5.0

Absolutely loved this rom com! 
The spice was excellent as Ali's usually is. I laughed and cried and just loved all the animals and even the messaging. 

Can't wait to dive into book 2!