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The Little Book of Ikigai: The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life by Ken Mogi

informative slow-paced

2.25

Happy to take some words of wisdom from this book but there was a lot of context to the main messages of book.

The Last Witch of Scotland by Philip Paris

challenging dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.75

The Confession Room by Lia Middleton

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

3.5

The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

3.75

Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi

fast-paced

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

3.5

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

Fast paced, easy to get into and surprisingly funny. 

Definitely gives me X-Men vibes which I'm kinda loving and is a good introduction into the series which I will continue to read.

Doesn't end on a cliff hanger so I feel like I'm not rushing for the next book

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The power dynamics are interesting, and I liked the character progression with Juliette. Definitely YA, but still enjoyable! 

Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

challenging dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

Hard to write a review for this one. I didn't find the story or the writing something that would normally grip me. However, the concept is so interesting and it's a short read. 

The ending had me gasping and those pieces fell into place. 

There was times where I thought Lucas was trying to be there for Noah and Adrienne was not giving him a chance. But when Lucas told Noah to run away, I guess he wasn't able see him the way Adrienne did.

Tragic and interesting read if you're looking for quick book to achieve that reading goal!

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

3.25

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

dark emotional funny inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.0