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Bus Driver Man by Duncan Ralston

dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This was an interesting little short story. It talks about the in between people of society that are not heroes or villains, but the ones who fall in between. The main character does many things so that he falls into that category. I do feel the short didn't need as much backstory at first, but then it's understandable why it happens.

Sally's Lament by Mari Mancusi

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really liked this request of NBC. The pacing was dragged a little bit in the middle and the ending did fell a bit rushed,  but I still really enjoyed the story. 

Knockoffs by Clay McLeod Chapman

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I actually really enjoyed this short story. It was much creepier than the cover makes it seems. It makes me think of those plush toys that have the teeth that you see at random mall stores. I just really enjoyed the main character dealing with them and just how insane internet memes can become.

Murdle: The School of Mystery: 50 Seriously Sinister Logic Puzzles by G.T. Karber

3.0

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

I really enjoyed this volume. While the comic itself doesn't have as much side character development as the show, and this focuses primarily on Nick and Charlie, it's still a very good story to enjoy. I love the emotional places this story brings you too.

I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 05 by Okura

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I'm really sad that this story is coming to an end. I loved watching the mom's journey, and then the dad's, to coming to the terms with the fact that their son may be gay. It's not an easy journey for a lot of parents and coming to terms with it doesn't happen over night. It's a sweet read.

I Found Christmas Lights Slithering Up My Street by Ben Farthing

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I would say this may be my favorite "I Found" book because it was more adventurous that some of the others I've read and it was much more clear. Sometimes Farthing's descriptions can be a bit confusing until you get used to his style, so maybe I did, but I still enjoy the stories. I enjoyed that the message of this was realized by the main character because sometimes it's not. 

Killstreme by Rayne Havok

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The over plot and idea did not go the direction I thought it was, but I love how it turned out. Gotta love women supporting women! Some of the scene transitions were a bit odd and it could've done with a bit more detail in some areas, as some sentences were a bit confusing, but overall, a great read. Not for the faint of heart.

The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

I did enjoy this mystery but it was a little slower paced compared to Styles. Only thing that annoyed me was the name changing constantly and the lack of acknowledgement of it. Other than that, still a good story.

Here Comes Santa Claus by Edward Lee

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

Honestly I expected a very different story based on the cover so I was dissapointed when the story didn't deliver. It really tried too hard to play on biblical Satanism. Very graphic but that works for me.