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Dear Hanna by Zoje Stage

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

I was so excited to get my (digital) hands on an early copy of this new book by @zoje.stage_author. The sequel to “Baby Teeth,” this picked up the story of Hanna, a now 24 year old with lingering psychopathic tendencies. Jumping from 7 to 24 is a tough move, but her voice rang true and I think the story was fresh and well told. There were some ✨truly unsettling✨ moments and the twist at the end slapped me in the face, in a way that never happens for me. It maybe isn’t quiet as scary as its predecessor, but still an absolute must read.

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Echo Through the Stars by Jessica Lynn Medina

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adventurous fast-paced

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

5.0

The Risk by S.T. Abby

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

It is essentially an more gruesome episode of Criminal Minds. I think it’s going for shock value, which is not my thing.

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Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

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adventurous hopeful mysterious 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? No

5.0

Wonderland by Zoje Stage

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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