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Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen

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

4.0

A really enjoyable queer mystery set in the 1950s! So glad I found this book :)
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark tense fast-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

5.0

I support women's wrongs <3
Vicious by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark tense fast-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

5.0

THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE. Superheros caused by near death accidents? Homoerotic college roommates to arch enemies?? This book has everything I'm obsessed!!! Victor Vale you will always be famous to me <3
The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule, and Fall by Eliot A. Cohen

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

This was an interesting read! I've never read Shakespeare through a lense of political power, so it was nice to analyze it that way. 
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

A cute story, and a nice end to the the Bright Falls story! Iris' story was sweet, but I think Astrid was still my favorite romance. My favorite parts of the book were with the Shakespeare moments and when the whole Bright Falls gang was on the stage. It was really cute and I'm sad to see the end of this trilogy!
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes by Tony Kushner

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-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

4.5

Prior's ending monolouge is my Roman empire, it makes me cry every time
Juliet: The Life and Afterlives of Shakespeare's First Tragic Heroine by Sophie Duncan

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informative slow-paced

4.0

This was a really interesting look at not only Juliet's character, but the history of the play from the time Shakespeare wrote it to now. I def learned a lot! 
Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

While the romance was great, just like Cochrun's other books, i think that the relationship that Logan and Rosemary had with Joe stole the show for me. It reminded me a lot of my English teachers. The grief that was woven throughout was beautifully handled and I really think that separates this book from other romances. Out of all of Cochrun's books, I think this is my favorite. 
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

This is the perfect ending to the trilogy. The story wrapped up so nicely and the ending made me tear up. The pacing and writing were incredible, probably the best paced out of all the three books. I wasn't able to put it down, constantly on the edge of my seat to see what happened next. And the ending was *chefs kiss* im so glad everyone got the happy ending they deserved :,)))