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442 reviews

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

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

5.0

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

I really enjoyed the gothic vibes of this book. It was told in a very different way.

If you want more in-depth thoughts watch the live stream linked below the live stream contains spoilers.

https://www.youtube.com/live/U9eU1I_Itj0?si=xZQ4_Mbrv8qMX9_S

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig

emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Love Flushed by Evie Mitchell

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? Yes

5.0

This was a really cute start to a series I will be reading them with my younger siblings. Some great lessons are taught in this middle grade as well

The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

There are spoilers in this discussion

https://www.youtube.com/live/wgeeWFzda3c?si=LKG-yikvS5VJIRPT

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

emotional reflective sad medium-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

This book was enjoyable I feel weird saying it's enjoyable because of its subject matter, but I think it's very important to read to understand someone else's point of view

Vegas, Baby! A Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend Short by Lucy Eden

5.0

35 Years: A Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend Short Story by Lucy Eden

fast-paced

5.0

Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0