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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Absolutely loved this. No dull moments. Can't wait to read more.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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

3.5

Found it slow to start but as I neared the end I couldn't put it down. Very tragic and lonely but there are glimpses of joy that shine through. Felt very real, not really a murder mystery, more like an interesting biography.
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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

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adventurous funny inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

The most wonderful book I've ever read. Delightfully warm and hopeful. A story of growth and acceptance. The best found family.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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

5.0

Emotional, surprisingly funny and extremely inspirational. The characters feel clear and real. Wonderful book, I laughed, cried and gasped at its twists and turns.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

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adventurous 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? No

4.0

This book felt like it was made for my teenage self. Lapped it up. Very inventive.