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2131 reviews

Two Houses, Two Kingdoms: A History of France and England, 1100–1300 by Catherine Hanley

adventurous informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

Cleopatra's Daughter: From Roman Prisoner to Egyptian Queen by Jane Draycott

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Catherine de' Medici: The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen by Mary Hollingsworth

challenging informative tense medium-paced

3.5

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt: The History of a Civilisation from 3000 BC to Cleopatra by Toby Wilkinson

challenging informative medium-paced

4.0

Really interesting. Slightly lower rating simply for the use of "schizophrenic" as a way to describe artwork. *cue Inigo Montoya from Princess Bride saying "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."*

WIND BREAKER, Vol. 7 by Satoru Nii

4.0

WIND BREAKER, Vol. 6 by Satoru Nii

4.0

The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.5

Koyoharu Gotouge Before Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge

medium-paced

4.0

I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life by Cody Daigle-Orians

funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-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? Yes

4.5