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Shades of Rust and Ruin by A.G. Howard

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I really wanted to enjoy this book way more than I actually did, I have enjoyed Howard's other retellings, and the elements of The Labyrinth in this story were a big draw for me as it's one of my favorite movies. However, I did have a hard time getting invested in the MC's struggles throughout her journey. I did enjoy the artistic elements in this book as well as the alternate world but the direction that the book is going is not something I am looking forward to in the next book.

I really dislike the revenge plot that's developing between the siblings. I understand the anger that Nix's sister feels but making her so angry and volatile does not appeal to me.

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Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective 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? Yes

4.0

Ghost by Kat Blackthorne

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dark funny hopeful mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

Autumn of the Grimoire by J.L. Vampa

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense 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? No

5.0

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Diaries of a Haunting: Diary of a Haunting; Possession by M. Verano

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Layover by Lacie Waldon

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.0

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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adventurous dark emotional funny reflective tense 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