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A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

This was a beautiful example of historical fiction that honors the truth of the time.

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The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

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3.25

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

2.25

Idk I’m just not a fan of eternally old being and young girl being in love.

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The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another absolute heartbreaker!!! I did feel the pacing was a bit off, but it was still a strong story and solid ending for an absolutely brutal series.

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Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

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challenging dark emotional reflective medium-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

2.75

This book offers a great perspective into life as a (white) trans woman and the exploration of gender, but feels callously dismissive of the plight of people of color, cis and non-binary. I wouldn’t expect as deep of an expose on their lives (as I’m sure the author doesn’t have the experience), but making any mention of them the butt of a comparison feels… wrong.

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The Heartbreak Bakery by A.R. Capetta

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.0

The Bear by Andrew Krivak

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adventurous challenging dark reflective 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? N/A

3.25

Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender

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adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

Really beautiful prose but I can’t get out of my head that this feels like Beauty and the Beast fanfic.

Belladonna by Anbara Salam

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challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Really a beautifully written book, but man is Bridget such a heel in her own life.