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112 reviews

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

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

4.0

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

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adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark mysterious 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

Loved this! It has a really neat elemental based magic system and a solid pace. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series 
The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan

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

4.0

The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

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adventurous funny reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense 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

4.5

Absolutely loved this. All of the characters really came into their own. 
A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales

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

4.25

I picked up this book on a whim and am so glad I did. It was was a delightful murder mystery that kept me entertained the whole time. An excellent palate cleanser. 
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

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adventurous dark emotional funny tense 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

4.25

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Somehow this is the first time I’ve read this, and my first time reading a 100% Neil Gaiman book (previously I’d only read Good Omens). 

This was full of artful storytelling and just a beautifully crafted world. I didn’t know much about it going in, so navigating all of the twists and turns was really wonderful. 

Strongly recommend for anyone looking for a modernish light fantasy with some really great world myths mixed in. 
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

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adventurous emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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