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166 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

3.75

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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dark emotional reflective sad 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

5 stars
“‘Here,’ Majorie said, ‘Have it.’ She lifted the stone from her neck, and placed it around Marcus’s. ‘Welcome home.’”
This book broke me. Yaa Gyasi’s debut novel speaks of her sheer talent in writing and pulling you in. I love this book so much. 
Has to be the best book I’ve read all year so far. 
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Every character is queer asf and I love it!
Stars Above by Marissa Meyer

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

Winter by Marissa Meyer

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adventurous emotional sad tense 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

love these series! 
I really enjoyed the action, the adventure and the romance. However why is Winter a side character in her OWN story? Doesn’t feel like we get to know her or care for her like the other protagonists. This book was a bit too bloated but nothing felt like a drag so that’s great!
Fairest by Marissa Meyer

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

5.0

Levana is a horrible person and I’m glad this book didn’t redeem her 
Cress by Marissa Meyer

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

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lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0