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The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

The first half of the book was good and interesting, sometimes a bit repetitiv just nothing outstanding, But the second half was really : wow. Super intense and emotional.  I think while reading the last like 50 pages I was just sobbing.  Writing was very good and I always felt the emotions with Sigyn. 

The Merman Transformation by X. Aratare

4.0

Maurice by E.M. Forster

I had a bit of trouble with the language (non native speaker here) but I think I understood most of the important bits.
The ending was very beautiful and touching to me.
The whole story felt very honest and raw.

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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

2.25

I felt so uncomfortable reading this book.

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

4.5

I normally don't read straight romance contemporary novels but i thought I'd give this a try. I honestly loved it very much , it's was very cheesy and super cliché but I think that's part of the reason I liked it. A sweet, ultimately feel good book that talks about important topics too!

Dark Night Golden Dawn by Allison Carr Waechter

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

4.0

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

3.75

King of Immortal Tithe by Ben Alderson

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? It's complicated

4.0

So much better than Lord of Eternal Night. Interesting Characters and good pacing. The developing of Arlo and Faenirs relationship was very nice and believable. Ending felt a bit rushed and I feel like a few questions were left unanswered.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

Not So Kind Regards by Clio Evans

3.75