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She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

4.0

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

The Bitter Twins by Jen Williams

adventurous dark tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

Violets by Kyung-sook Shin

reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.0

A Silent Voice Complete Collector's Edition 1 by Yoshitoki Oima

emotional reflective sad slow-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

5.0

Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

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? Yes

4.0

The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Malice by Heather Walter

fast-paced

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

3.0

The Tensorate Series by Neon Yang

emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

 Ok so this is a pretty weird book, even for me. To start I'm not that used to novella compilations? (Actually not used to novellas at all but I digress) So I was thinking I was just gonna get one book, split into 4 parts.

Well, it is and it isn't. The first 3 do tell a cohesive story, while the 4th is more of a prequel and sequel at the same time. Also the 3rd and 4th novellas are written in a very distinct way, whick I liked. Speaking of the writing style, I adored it, it is descriptive while still flowing with elegance. As I read I couldn't help but think of paintings in the style of the cover, that was how I pictured this stories in my head.

I loved the characters, the plot had me interested, it was a great read overall and due to the fast pace, and the nature of the novellas I ended up reading it quite fast.

Monstress, Vol. 7: Devourer by Marjorie Liu

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

 I have a feeling Monstress keeps getting darker with each volume, not (just) theme wise, but the pages themselves have so much more black in it.

Can't talk much about this without spoiling previous volumes, but oh boy, the art continues to be amazing, the story keeps answering my questions while unveiling just a bigger web of intrigue, worldbuilding, and whatever the hell happened with the old gods.