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We All Fall Down by Natalie D. Richards

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

2.0

Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

adventurous dark funny 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

3.5

Finally a YA fantasy protagonist that doesn’t feel like a cry for help. Whilst I wasn’t a massive fan of the general cacophony of this book - the plot moves really fast and needs you to remember a lot of details for any of the aha moments to make sense - I absolutely loved the characters, especially Percy. I feel like this series will be really easy for me to read because I want him to win. Beautiful world building and roots solidly in actual Greek myths, charmingly adapted to fit these ancient themes into a modern world in a way that makes sense. I wasn’t a fan of the shoe horned “twist” at the end but I guess that’s just part of the genre. 

3.5 stars. Looking forward to reading the next one. 

The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0