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320 reviews

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous funny tense 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? Yes

5.0

Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

adventurous funny tense 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? Yes

5.0

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

adventurous funny tense 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? Yes

5.0

Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites by Joy Demorra

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense slow-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 love this book so much. I've now read it four times, so that should tell you how much I love it.

This is a beautifully written story that gives me the same kind of joy as reading Terry Pratchett has, along with the beautiful pining and romance that I've only found in a few other books. The tone of the story is a perfect balance between wholehearted optimism and finding joy in the little things and the tension of a very intense need to protect the world. Joy Demorra has balanced these two tones so expertly that it makes my head spin.

The characters are absolute perfection. They scratch some very specific itches in my brain, and I am delighted by the fact it seems that Joy reached deep into my psyche to create these characters just for me. Nathan and Vlad both delight me in different ways--I relate a lot to Vlad, and I desperately want my own Nathan--and Ursula is someone I desperately want to get to know more. I could sing the praises of this trio for ages.

While I am desperately waiting for book two, I am also well aware that the author has health issues that keep her from banging it out in a rush. I'd much rather support her and wait for a perfect sequel than she push herself too hard and end up in worse health. So, I shall pine away for book two and buy whatever short stories she releases in the interim.

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

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

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken

dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

Her Mates: An All Plane Winter Solstice Novella by Jade Presley

emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

Sanctuary with Kings by Kathryn Moon

emotional slow-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

4.0

Hoarded by the Dragon by Lillian Lark

emotional medium-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