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The City in Glass by Nghi Vo

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adventurous emotional 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

5.0

The characters are amazing here. And the city itself, built bit by bit from memory and then rebuilt from hope, ugh. I loved this so much.  Like, the bloodlust and vengeance but also renewal and grudging respect and friendship. It will make you feel so many feels!  It's weird and beautiful and very very re-readable.  Highly recommend! 
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Mice Skating by Teagan White, Annie Silvestro

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

4.0

So cute! Charming illustrations, and I loved the wintery theme plus the silly cheese puns. Very fun!
How to Build a Fashion Icon: Notes on Confidence by Law Roach

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

Law reads the audiobook and it's a charming and fun listen. I really liked how friendly and conversational the book is, and while it definitely reads as a self-help type book it's also just an interesting read about his life. I really enjoyed it, will take a few things from it, and would recommend it for teens as well as adults. I want to snag a look at the physical book to see if there are photos of some of the gorgeous fashion he describes too.
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1 by Eric Colossal

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adventurous 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? No

3.25

Very cute, and probably a good fit for your dungeons and dragons fans. It's silly but lovable.
The Oak Papers by James Canton

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reflective relaxing slow-paced

3.5

This is a strange read, but a pleasant one. It's SO focused on one tree, but then also a little bit just about nature in general. I loved the audiobook as a pleasant calm listen. Plus it made me want to go spend time in nature, which is a really good endorsement honestly.
You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World by Ada Limón

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

try the audiobook-the reader is AMAZING!
The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé

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adventurous emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.5

I picked this up because I love a Hollywood behind-the-scenes read, and I'm a big Blues Brothers fan. It's super informative and a compelling read. It's also a heartbreaking portrait of addiction, friendship, and love in a way I didn't quite expect. The audiobook has a great reader, and I found myself bursting into tears near the end of the book and needing to pull over to cry it out for a while. So, uh, maybe keep that in mind. ANYWAY still good, do recommend, definitely want a rewatch soon.
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Mamá's Panza by Isabel Quintero

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The art is warm and vibrant and the story is absolutely sweet and lovely. It's such a kind read! And I learned the artist, Iliana Galvez is local to CO, so I'm excited to seek out more of her art. Absolutely worth a read!
Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol

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

4.0

Maybe not the most memorable picture book I've read, but it was funny and I loved the goats and the increasing absurdity of the old woman's adventure. A very fun read!
Berry Song by Michaela Goade

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hopeful informative reflective relaxing 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

5.0

The art in this book just glows, and it has such a cozy and welcoming feel. I love the song, the cooking, the little sister and big sister and grandma-ness of the story. Really wonderful!