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Just After Sunset: Stories by Stephen King

dark tense medium-paced

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

2.5

As with many story collections, some were better than others. I do agree wih King that horror is a great genre for short stories.

Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

Honestly loved this book. I am a sucker for any book about a magical library. But even taking that bias into consideration this book was great.

Korean Language for Beginners by Andrea de Benedittis

challenging informative slow-paced

4.0

Really helpful info but as someone who is a beginner I felt like this was one level above beginner.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

dark emotional mysterious slow-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

4.5

I think I am just going to reread this every year or so. Just as good, if not better, upon rereading.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones: All 3 Scary Stories Books with the Original Art! by Alvin Schwartz

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A classic! 

Come Closer by Sara Gran

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Unsettling in a wonderful way!

Korean in 40 Minutes by Collins Dictionaries

informative fast-paced

4.0

Quick, efficient, and educational.

Wolf, Willow, Witch by Freydís Moon

dark medium-paced

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

3.0

I do enjoy a good ole religious cult!

Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Loved the interactions between author an OCs. Honestly that alone was brilliant!

Energy Myths and Realities: Bringing Science to the Energy Policy Debate by Vaclav Smil

informative slow-paced

2.25

While I applaud the author's diligence in using data to prove his assertions, it came off more heavy handed and dense than I anticipated. Great information but reads like a textbook.