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York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling by Pamela M. King, Richard Beadle

slow-paced

2.0

Assayed to be lered, my lord. 

Yeah, it was for uni but my favourite line out of context was: 
'we were so rad.'
In context it means frightened but I'd rather imagine the soldiers having a frat party and then realising oh shit jesus left

The Love Quest by Camilla Isley
Did not finish book.

Ugh, first DNF of the year. I picked it up because I love a good adventure novel or film but this was unbearable to get through. Sexism, not like other girls, unnecessary comments on ‘thick non-understandable Thai accents’ and that was just the first chapter. NOPE!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism

Passenger Princess by Morgan Elizabeth

funny 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

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

adventurous funny mysterious 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

4.0

A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette

adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

This had the makings of a 5-star read for me, but unfortunately, the execution fell a bit flat. It's still a fun, cosy fantasy romp, though! 

Crimson Skies by Jaymin Eve

1.5

Clearly I hate myself 

Gilded Wings by Jaymin Eve

2.0

Absolutely terrible, but it's entertaining. 

I will say, though, that it doesn't take a lot to see a colonial reading in the world-building. 

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

Howl being just a Welsh rugby lad is hilarious. 

Rookscroft: All Feathers and Hats by Jayne Siroshton

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Wind in the Willows meets Jane Austen in this cosy fantasy full of rich illustrations by the author. 

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

3.0