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Band Sinister by KJ Charles

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Best historical romance I've read so far. Loved the characters, the dynamics between them and the many moments I had to laugh loudly. 
The Sugared Game by KJ Charles

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adventurous funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

fun but some things seemed a little too convenient. i really do like the main characters though so I'm looking forward to book 3!
Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very enjoyable, quick read set in the 1920s with a good plot/character/smut ratio for a mystery romance. Phoebe was a delight in every scene she was in. Though I liked most of the characters introduced. It definitely had its issues regarding atmosphere and giving me, the reader, enough clues and descriptors to be able to fully imagine the different settings and scenes - especially those  outside the protagonist's shop. Still, I'll likely pick up the next book in the trilogy! 
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

edit: loved it even more the second time around! just found some language/dialogue choices when it came to the main character being a refugee unnecessarily harsh.

I haven't read middle grade in forever and was quite hesitant about giving this a go but I wasn't disappointed at all! This was full of likable,magical characters. I enjoyed the hotel setting a lot and had lots of fun imagining all of the scenes in my head. Really excited for the continuation. 
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very fun, lovable characters. Especially loved the dialog and representation of chronic illness which I haven't encountered in my reading so far. The romance genre just isn't for me and always leaves me dissatisfied. 
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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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dark fast-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Great structure and writing. But I am surprised that it's labeled as hilarious because I didn't find a single passage funny. All in all, I would have preferred more of everything: plot, backstory, character development. But this is not what this book is meant to give us. 
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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

it took me a bit to get into the story but once the setting was properly set and more things started to happen, I had a great time and really rooted for the main characters. so glad this book exists! 
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My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really didn't think any of this was funny despite the book claiming so. still, this was an interesting rather quick read about privilege and trauma. I hated the characters but the writing was good enough to push past that. 
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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing

4.5