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Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

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adventurous mysterious reflective fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat

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challenging dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck

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adventurous emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.75

Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

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challenging informative mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Unreconciled: Family, Truth, and Indigenous Resistance by Jesse Wente

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Forest Brims Over by Maru Ayase

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

3.5

Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

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dark reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0