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102 reviews

In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

From the Editorial Page of the Falchester Weekly Review by Marie Brennan

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

The Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

4.0

Strong addition to the Inspector Gamache series! So much mystery and so much to uncover. I really loved a few ideas the book shared. We also learn more about Armande’s past and Peter Morrows past. I suggest reading the other books first so you know the characters and can better grasp the story. 

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Fun and memorable read! My daughters loved it and didn’t want it to end. 

The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Fun sequel! The characters are all enjoyable. I like the Egyptian mythology. Fast plot with good dialogue. Interesting twists. 

Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It by Jennie Allen

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

I have often struggled with my feelings throughout my life. Not knowing what to do with them or how to handle them well. This book has been so impactful. I love Jennie’s writing and her books, this one is one of her best. 

She helps you to understand your emotions and to learn what to do with them. Her book offers actionable steps and also space to admit that nothing is that straightforward and life can be messy. 

I highly suggest this book! 

The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.75

So fun! It’s got travel, dragons, surprises. Lady Trent is smart, witty, and an enjoyable character. Plus the dragons are unique and interesting. This book also has entire cultures to discover. 

The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is a hard and sad book to read. But the characters and the town of Three Pines are still lovable.