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321 reviews

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

Nothing wrong with the story; was having issues focusing and my Libby loan was running out.

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

Reading this book feels like every child's dream coming true all at once somehow, and I loved every second of it. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but for book lovers — so basically replace all the candy with books? Just read it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Medical content, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Addiction, and Abandonment

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous dark funny tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells

5.0

Network Effect by Martha Wells

5.0

Exit Strategy by Martha Wells

5.0

Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

5.0

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

5.0

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

5.0

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

5.0