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Rejection: Fiction by Tony Tulathimutte

challenging dark funny reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I like the dark humor, but the ending is a little pretentious and confusing.

Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

Pucking Around (includes That One Night) by Emily Rath

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

This polyamorous romance was oddly cute and decidedly filthy. However, there was a lot in there that I don't think was realistic.

Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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? Yes

4.25

I really enjoyed this book. It was original and vividly descriptive, especially the smells. I could smell those stinky ghost brides for real!

The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley, Malcolm X

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I came out of this reading experience feeling like I had a better knowledge of history and understanding of systemic racism. This book was intense. I'm really glad I got to hear Malcolm X's own words. I would recommend this book, especially if you didn't get a chance to learn about him in school. 

The Winners by Fredrik Backman

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

 This is such a thoughtful ending to an amazing series, but warning, it's a real tear-jerker. 

Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

adventurous dark funny lighthearted tense medium-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

3.5

This trilogy was basically the same three books written with different character names. The first book is the best, because it was the bloodiest and the most original, the second book was okay, but a little annoying with all of the giggling, and the third book is a combination of the first two. It is funnier and grosser than most romances. I liked Barbara the raccoon.

The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Grave Talk by Nick Spalding

emotional funny reflective sad slow-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

3.0