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Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

slow-paced

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

2.5

This book is what I imagine Taylor Swift’s writing room looks like. A complete mess. 

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Perfection 10/10 no notes

A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.

I received a copy from NetGalley and the publisher for review. 

So I wanted to like this book. I really did. I think the concept was really good, and I found the writing well done, but there was just something that just held me up from wanting to finish this. I love all of the scenes between Jean and Muirin and I needed more of them. I understand where the story was going, but in my opinion it needed a faster pace to really keep me entertained. 

Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Not Good For Maidens by Tori Bovalino

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No

3.75

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

funny relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.

Saffron is dumb.