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Ringer, Version 1: Replica, Book 2. Told in Alternating Chapters by Lauren Oliver

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Replica by Lauren Oliver

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.5

We Are Not Broken by George M. Johnson

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Every young adult should have access to this book.

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

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adventurous medium-paced

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

2.0

I feel as though this book was rated highly because of how young Paolini was when he wrote it. Unfortunately I found the characters unlikable (including the dragon, which is unforgivable) and the "tell, don't show" style of writing incredibly boring. I'd be willing to forgive this except that the author is arrogant and surly, and seems to think he's a better writer than he is, even now as an adult. Disappointing.

Calamity by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled Lgbtq+ Advocate by Jeannie Gainsburg

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Seeker by William Nicholson

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0