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11 reviews

Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

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adventurous emotional 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

2.0

I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the series, but this one left a sour taste in my mouth. While I don’t think you have to avoid including or discussing problematic elements in your story, the racism, fatphobia, pedophilia/sexual violence, etc. was handled as if it was something to be expected, even by Claire. The author did not engage with the problematic themes in any meaningful or helpful way and it felt glorified/encouraged by the text. 
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Renegades by Marissa Meyer

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adventurous 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

Circe by Madeline Miller

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-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

5.0

if i could give this book more than 5 stars, i absolutely would! it is phenomenal in every single way.
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark 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

i ugly-cried the whole time that i read the last approx. 100 pages of this book 
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark 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

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous dark 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

Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

the best in the series so far. honestly, i’m a sucker for mutual pining and slow burn romances
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

a little slower and harder to get through than the Raven Boys but the narration in the audiobook makes up for that somewhat 
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

highly recommend the audiobook, the narrator does a great job