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On Writing and Worldbuilding, Volume I by Timothy Hickson

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informative

3.25

While I really enjoyed the contents of the book, the physical formatting was terrible, which was obviously the fault of the publisher. 
Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan

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3.75

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad 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

5.0

It made me cry.  One of my all time favorites.
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Defiant by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Didn't hate it, didn't love it.
New Spring by Robert Jordan

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

5.0

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

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

3.75

It's an enjoyable and entertaining read, although it has its flaws. The beginning was a little to fast paced for me, and I was able to predict multiple twists with relative ease. But, if you are looking for a short, easy fun read, this is the book for you 
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

While not my favorite Sanderson, it was still amazing, although I caught n to the end twist before t was revealed. Although it was extremely satisfying to find out I was right.
The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous fast-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

3.75

Not nearly as good as Era 1, but an enjoyable enough entry to Mistborn, and the cosmere as a whole. Overall I was just not as intrigued with the plot and the characters. I get that it is supposed to be lower stakes, but the epicness of Era 1 can simply not be matched.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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emotional reflective sad 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

4.75

Emotionally devastating, and perfect in almost every way.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous emotional 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

5.0

Sanderson does it again. This might be my favorite book by him ever.