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27 reviews

Rizzio by Denise Mina

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

An intense snapshot of a moment in time. The horrific murder of David Rizzio is a tipping point in the life of Mary Queen of Scots. 

My Contrary Mary by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Fun, occasionally laugh out loud retelling of the live of Mary Queen of Scots with a splash of fantasy, pop culture Easter eggs, and a twisting of history with the ending she deserved.

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed

inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland

adventurous mysterious medium-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

All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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? No

3.75

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Boy Who Cried Bear by Kelley Armstrong

adventurous mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping and Pedophilia

Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice

adventurous challenging hopeful reflective medium-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? No

4.5

Excellent storytelling. Great blend of plot, description and characterization. A tale of hope and survival.

A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

One of my favourite series. Veronica Speedwell is a strong, intelligent character whose adventures are fun to read.