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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging 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

The Drop-Off by Fiona Harris, Mike McLeish

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

3.0

When the Dogs Don't Bark: A Forensic Scientist's Search for the Truth by Angela Gallop

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informative reflective slow-paced

2.0

I picked it up at the library due to it being a true story, written by a professor and in the forensic science field. I also was intrigued by the gruesome (blood covered shoe print) front cover.
It was okay, I found myself dragging through it towards the end. It felt like a brag, so many great accomplishments but they're hidden in between stories that never feel complete. 

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Feel Better In 5: Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life by Rangan Chatterjee

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Really easy to read, and the concept is so simple yet so good! If you enjoy his podcasts, you'll know a lot of his book content but it never hurts to be reminded that we should be moving more ;) 
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Origin by Dan Brown

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adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Girl Who Lived Twice by David Lagercrantz

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adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.25

Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman

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challenging informative slow-paced

5.0